PM Modi on National Unity Day
On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi administered the oath of unity in Kevadiya, Gujarat. PM Modi watched the parade and addressed the program at the ‘National Unity Day’ program organized on the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel in Kevadiya, Gujarat. Before this, he also paid tribute to Sardar Patel by offering flowers at the Statue of Unity.
On this occasion, PM Modi wrote on social media platform Will continue to inspire every generation.”
149th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birthday (31 October) is celebrated as ‘National Unity Day’. After India gained independence, Sardar Patel played an important role in bringing all the states together and uniting the country. National Unity Day is celebrated remembering his contribution. The world’s largest statue has also been built in Kedia, Gujarat. It is called the Statue of Unity. This statue is a symbol of the unity of the country.
Patel was the first Home Minister of the country
As the first Home Minister of India, ‘Iron Man’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had integrated many princely states into the country. As Deputy Prime Minister, he exposed all the conspiracies because at that time there were many foreign powers who did not want India to remain united. With his wisdom and foresight, Sardar Patel laid the foundation of a united India by making all the 563 princely states of the country a part of the Republic of India. India has a reputation as the world’s largest democracy. The credit for this goes to the iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
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