2,000 artists from 126 Naxal-hit districts to be part of Ekta Diwas parade; PM Modi to attend event
About 2,000 artists representing 126 districts affected by Naxalite violence are slated to perform in the Ekta Diwas parade, a celebration of national unity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event. Officials say the artists' involvement highlights the endurance of local communities and the importance of cultural expression in fostering integration across the country.