The Tripura unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to launch a large-scale “Unity March” across the state from November 10, aimed at promoting national integration and strengthening the message of “One India, Best India – One Tripura, Best Tripura.” The announcement was made by Tripura BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee during a press conference at the party’s state headquarters on Saturday. Bhattacharjee said the Unity March, known as the “Ekta March,” is part of a nationwide campaign to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India.
He highlighted that Patel’s contribution to India’s unity remains deeply significant for Tripura, recalling how the leader played a key role in ensuring Tripura’s merger with India in 1949.“Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born on October 31, 1875, was a great freedom fighter who played an important role in India’s integration. His efforts, along with Maharani Kanchanprabha Devi, ensured that Tripura became part of India and not East Pakistan,” Bhattacharjee said. “That is why his birth anniversary holds special importance for the people of Tripura,” he added.
The Unity March will be held across all 10 organisational districts of the state. Each march will cover a distance of 8 to 10 kilometres and will include participation from ministers, MLAs, party workers, and local citizens. The first march will take place on November 10 in West Tripura district, beginning at Ujjayanta Palace and ending at Hapania Mela Ground. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha will flag off the march, accompanied by several ministers and senior leaders.
