DD, AIR programmes to mark Sardar Patel's birth anniversary

Doordarshan and All India Radio have firmed up programmes to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on October 31.
Prasar Bharati officials said DD Bharati, which is considered the cultural channel of Doordarshan, is going to telecast a programme 'Sardar Patel'': Vallabh Bhai Patel Birthday Celebration on 31 Oct 2014 at 6 pm while DD National will telecast Hindi film 'Sardar' directed by Ketan Mehta.
Coverage of floral tributes at Patel Chowk in Delhi and the 'Unity' pledge and run for unity at Vijay Chowk is also planned officials claimed.
They said DD News will take field reports from Karamsad, Nadiad, Kheda, Sardar Sarovar in Gujarat on the occassion. They said there will also be live telecasts on the occassion.

They said AIR every year commemorates the day with a discussion organised on 30th October, recorded broadcast of the same is done on 31st October. This year's topic is Marxism, Socialism and Integral Humanism.
All India Radio Delhi will also broadcast live the function of 30th death anniversary of former Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi from 1 Akbar Road, New Delhi on 31 October at 8.15 am onwards from Indraprastha Channel, a statement issued here said.