‘Most Admired Part’: PM Modi Praises Demonstrations By Indigenous Dogs At Rashtriya Ekta Divas

Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 18:22 IST

PM Modi praised BSF dog squad demonstrations with Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds at Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade.

PM Modi Praises Demonstrations By Indigenous Dogs At Rashtriya Ekta Divas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday praised the demonstrations by the BSF dog squad comprising indigenous dog breeds during the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. He called it “among most admired parts" of the parade. The PM participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on Friday.

The indigenous dog squad included breeds like Rampur Hounds and Mudhol Hounds. All India Police Dog Competition winner, Mudhol Hound “Riya", led the dog squad in the parade. In a post on X, PM Modi shared a video of the demonstrations by the indigenous dog breeds and stated, “Among the most admired parts of the Ekta Parade were the demonstrations by indigenous dog breeds."

Alongside, Assam Police’s Motorcycle Daredevil Show enthralled the audience at the parade. The police personnel created remarkable formations on the bikes, showcasing India’s firepower and strength.

Meanwhile, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade featured tableaux from Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Manipur, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand and Puducherry, reflecting the theme “Unity in Diversity."

The event was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who witnessed cultural dance performances at the parade in honour of Sardar Patel. PM Modi applauded the participants and said, “The programmes carried the traditions of the past, hard work of the present, and the glimpse of future accomplishments…"

Meanwhile, five Shaurya Chakra awardees from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 16 gallantry medal winners from the Border Security Force (BSF) participated in the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ parade.

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