Bhopal School Band to Perform Before PM Modi at Statue of Unity
Bhopal: The daughters of Bhopal are set to bring honour to Madhya Pradesh by performing for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Statue of Unity complex in Gujarat’s Ekta Nagar on October 31, 2025, marking National Unity Day.
The talented girls’ team from St. Joseph’s Convent School, Eidgah Hills, earned this prestigious invitation after securing second place nationally in a band competition organized by the School Education Department. The Union Home Ministry has selected them, along with the national-level first-place boys’ team from Rajasthan, to perform jointly at the grand event.
Honouring Sardar Patel’s Legacy
The program is being held on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Bhopal team, consisting of 30 girls, will share the stage with bands from the State Police Force, BSF, other security forces, and the NCC.
Accompanied by their instructor, Rasik Nagar Pandey, the team will leave for Gujarat on October 23. Pandey revealed they will play a diverse repertoire, including Hindi, Gujarati, English, Spanish, and German tunes. School Principal Sister Lily expressed immense pride, stating that performing at this high-profile event is a matter of great honour for the school, Bhopal, and the entire state of Madhya Pradesh.
