Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the 'Run for Unity' from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here as the nation paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary. 'Run for Unity' is a marathon dedicated to the country's first Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Thousands of people, including school children and ex-servicemen along with a number of senior citizens took part in the marathon which will culminate at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate. Nearly 12,000 people, including 3,000 school children and 300 ex-servicemen along with a number of senior citizens, took part in the marathon last year in 2018.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday flagged off the 'Run for Unity' from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium here as the nation paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of his 144th birth anniversary. 'Run for Unity' is a marathon dedicated to the country's first Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Thousands of people, including school children and ex-servicemen along with a number of senior citizens took part in the marathon which will culminate at Amar Jawan Jyoti, India Gate. Nearly 12,000 people, including 3,000 school children and 300 ex-servicemen along with a number of senior citizens, took part in the marathon last year in 2018.