On October 31st, President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi and a number of prominent personalities paid their respects to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a statement shared on social media, the Prime Minister fondly recalled Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s visionary leadership and remarkable commitment in shaping India’s destiny. Here are some of the posts shared by them.
President Draupadi Murmu writes:
PM Narendra Modi writes:
Rahul Gandhi writes:
Prime Minister Modi joins the National Unity Day event at the Statue of Unity near Kevadia in Gujarat. While paying tributes to him he says ,”On the Jayanti of Sardar Patel, we remember his indomitable spirit, visionary statesmanship and the extraordinary dedication with which he shaped the destiny of our nation. His commitment to national integration continues to guide us. We are forever indebted to his service. He was the stalwart who unified India. A leader of farmers, a great administrator and uncompromising when it came to safeguarding rights of the poor, India will always remember Sardar Patel’s unparalleled contribution.”
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) 2023: Why is Unity Day celebrated?
National Unity Day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Home Minister, celebrated for his pivotal role in persuading numerous princely states to unify with the newly formed Indian Union. He is renowned as the ‘Iron Man of India’ and stands as one of the founding leaders of the Indian Republic. In 1947, at the time of India’s independence, the nation consisted of 562 princely states, many of which held the responsibility for tax collection. In this challenging context, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, often referred to as the ‘Iron Man of India,’ successfully convinced these princely states to join the Indian Union.
Statue Of unity:
