Lucknow: A 137-member delegation from Uttar Pradesh ’s Sonbhadra, Mirzapur and Chandauli districts will travel to Gujarat to participate in the National Unity Day Parade 2026 on Oct 31, being held under the theme of ‘Naxal-Free India’.
The initiative is aimed at involving people from such regions in national celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The invitees were selected by Union home ministry from districts that were previously affected by Maoism.
The group will leave from Varanasi Junction on Oct 29 aboard the Ekta Nagar Mahamana Express and return on Nov 2 after the event concludes. 9, where ADG Arora will flag off the delegation. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
ADG Varanasi Zone Naveen Arora was appointed state nodal officer for the programme, while the district magistrates of the three districts will serve as assistant nodal officers. The delegation includes representatives from different age groups and professions, including administrative and police officials. Among them are two SDMs, a deputy SP, a tehsildar, two naib tehsildars, three inspectors, a BDO, three head constables/constables and a lekhpal. A farewell ceremony will be held at Platform No. The programme is part of Centre’s outreach to districts that have overcome Left-Wing Extremism and are now contributing to national development and integration. Download the TOI App.