<span style="color: #222222;">In Himachal Pradesh, 145th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was celebrated as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' at the historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla today.<br />'' <br />''Chief Minister Jairam Thakur garlanded portrait of Sardar Patel at the Ridge today. He also administered the oath of national unity pledge to the gathering. An impressive march past was also taken out by the State Police on this occasion.<br />'' <br />''While addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Minister said it was due to the determination, dedication, diplomacy and iron will of Sardar Patel that India today stands united.<br />'' <br />''The Chief Minister further said abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu Kashmir paved the way for 'One Nation One Flag, One Constitution'.<br />'' <br />''The Chief Minister also paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary and remembered her contributions for upholding the unity and integrity of the country.</span><br />''