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Gujarat Marks Ekta Diwas with NSD’s ‘Naxal Mukt Bharat’ Play and Grand Military Parade
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 10:01 PM
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On Ekta Diwas, Gujarat hosted a cultural program by the National School of Drama featuring the play ‘Naxal Mukt Bharat’, alongside a large‑scale parade by security forces.
Gujarat observed Ekta Diwas with a coordinated programme that combined cultural and security elements. The National School of Drama (NSD) presented its original play “Naxal Mukt Bharat,” highlighting the nation’s resolve against insurgency while promoting unity.
The state’s armed forces and paramilitary units staged a mega parade that showcased marching contingents, ceremonial weapons and aerial displays, underscoring the role of the defence establishment in safeguarding national integrity.
Organisers described the day’s events as a tribute to India’s diversity and a reminder of collective responsibility to keep the country free from extremist threats.
The celebrations were attended by officials, senior officers and members of the public, reflecting broad-based support for the themes of unity and security.
The programme concluded with a flag‑hoisting ceremony, reinforcing the symbolic importance of Ekta Diwas in the state’s cultural calendar.
The state’s armed forces and paramilitary units staged a mega parade that showcased marching contingents, ceremonial weapons and aerial displays, underscoring the role of the defence establishment in safeguarding national integrity.
Organisers described the day’s events as a tribute to India’s diversity and a reminder of collective responsibility to keep the country free from extremist threats.
The celebrations were attended by officials, senior officers and members of the public, reflecting broad-based support for the themes of unity and security.
The programme concluded with a flag‑hoisting ceremony, reinforcing the symbolic importance of Ekta Diwas in the state’s cultural calendar.