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Pune's Run for Unity: 21,000 Runners Honor Sardar Patel's Legacy

The Run for Unity marathon was successfully flagged off in Pune on Sunday. Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol emphasized Prime Minister Modi's vision behind this annual event. A massive 21,000 runners participated in commemorating Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary. The initiative promotes both national unity and fitness as essential for India's development.

Key Points: Run for Unity Marathon in Pune Honors Sardar Patel Anniversary

  • 21,000 runners participated in Pune's annual unity marathon event
  • Event honors Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary celebrations
  • Minister highlights PM Modi's vision behind Run for Unity initiative
  • Marathon promotes Fit India mission for Viksit Bharat development
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Run for Unity Marathon flags off in Pune to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol and cricketer Kedar Jadhav flag off Run for Unity marathon in Pune, celebrating Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary with 21,000 participants.

"PM Narendra Modi had this idea that every year, on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a Run for Unity marathon should be organised - Murlidhar Mohol"

Pune, November 2

Union Minister of State (MoS) Murlidhar Mohol and former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav flagged off the Run for Unity Marathon to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Sunday.

Murlidhar Mohol highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision behind the 'Run for Unity' initiative while addressing the marathon organised in Pune.

"PM Narendra Modi had this idea that every year, on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a Run for Unity marathon should be organised... We have organised the Run for Unity marathon in Pune since last year. Twenty-one thousand runners participated in today's marathon... Fit India is essential for a Viksit Bharat..." Murlidhar Mohol told ANI.

Hosts India Women will lock horns with South Africa Women in the final of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, with the tournament guaranteed to crown a new champion.

The winner at the DY Patil Stadium will lift the coveted Women's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time in their history. It will also be the first Women's Cricket World Cup final that will not feature Australia or England, according to Olympics.com.

Sunday's title clash will be India's third time in the Women's World Cup final. India lost to Australia by 98 runs in the 2005 final and suffered a dramatic late collapse in 2017 against England to lose by nine runs.

As the Women in Blue gear up to face the Laura Wolvaardt-led side in the Women's World Cup final today, former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav expressed confidence in the team's form and extended his best wishes to the players.

"I want to wish the team well. The kind of performance in the semi-final match, the target that our team chased against Australia, after that, I can say that our girls will show the world their strength. I want Smriti Mandhana to score a century, and we will win," Kedar Jadhav told ANI.

Union MoS Murlidhar Mohol also extended his best wishes to the Indian team for the final and lauded their performance in the semi-final.

"Every Indian is excited for today's match and wants to win the World Cup. After our team's performance against Australia in the semi-final, I want to congratulate our women's team and wish them well..." Murlidhar Mohol said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
21,000 runners is impressive! Great to see Pune showing such enthusiasm for both national unity and fitness. Hope the marathon becomes an annual tradition.
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Anjali F
While I appreciate the unity message, I wish such events focused more on Patel's actual contributions to nation-building rather than just symbolic runs. The cricket final is what's really got me excited though! 🤞
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Karthik V
Fit India for Viksit Bharat - absolutely! But let's also ensure proper infrastructure for runners throughout the year. Meanwhile, can't wait for the match - Smriti Mandhana century loading! 🏏
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Sarah B
As someone living in Pune, it was heartening to see the community spirit at the marathon. The energy was amazing! And now switching to cricket mode - come on Team India!
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Nikhil C
Iron Man of India would be proud to see such initiatives. Hope the unity message reaches every corner of our diverse nation. And yes, third time lucky for our women's team! 🏆

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