BDB ‘Run for Unity’ Honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th Anniversary

The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) witnessed hundreds of members, employees, and leaders join hands to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on 31st October, alongside BDB’s 41st Incorporation Year and 15 years of operations at the Bandra-Kurla Complex.

The day began with a Run for Unity on the BDB campus, echoing the nationwide call by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi to celebrate Ekta Diwas. Over a hundred participants took part in the event, honouring Sardar Patel’s vision of unity and resilience.

Board Members Shri Kiran Gandhi, Shri Jagdish Somani, and Shri Saket Mehta, Convener of the BDB Sports Committee, graced the event and flagged off the run. Shri Mehta applauded the seamless coordination by Mr. Sanjay Gupta, Mr. Maheshchandra Kaloni, and Mr. Samir Jha, and thanked the BDB Board and senior leadership for their continued guidance.

Reflecting on the occasion, Shri Mehul Shah, Vice President, BDB, shared a heartfelt message: “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy is not just one of political unification, but of fostering a collective spirit. As the Bharat Diamond Bourse family, we honour his memory by continuing to build unity within our own community.”