PM Modi to pay tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadiya, Gujarat on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Thursday. He is also scheduled to participate in the Ekta Diwas Parade and visit the Technology Demonstration Site. Thereafter, an interaction with Civil Sevice Probationers is also on the cards. Sardar Patel, who was independent India’s first Deputy CM is considered as the Iron Man of India for his tremendous efforts towards the integration of hundreds of Princely states. October 31 is being celebrated as National Unity Day since PM Modi assumed office in May 2014. 

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'Strengthen this mantra of unity'

In his 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on October 27, 2019, the PM spoke about the ideals which Sardar Patel stood for. He called for the mantra of unity to be strengthened at all costs. Moreover, he observed that they were many individuals who were working for the cause of communal harmony.  

PM Modi said, “My dear countrymen, Sardar Patel integrated the nation with the thread of unison. This mantra of unity is like a sacrament in our life and in a country like ours filled with diversities, we should continue to strengthen this mantra of unison on all paths, at every bend, and at every pit-stop. My dear countrymen, our nation has always been very proactive and alert in strengthening unity and communal harmony in the country. If we look around us, we will find many examples of individuals who have been working ceaselessly to foster communal harmony.” 

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'Take India to loftier heights'

The ‘Run For Unity’ is another initiative commenced by the government, under which running events are organised all over the country on this day. PM Modi spoke about this in 'Mann Ki Baat' and reckoned that this was good for the mind, body, and soul. Furthermore, he observed that it reflected the spirit of ‘Fit India’. 

He remarked, “During ‘Run for Unity’ not only do we have to run but in doing so the spirit of FIT India is also reflected. We also find ourselves connected with Ek Bharat- Shrestha Bharat! And so, not just our body, but our mind and value system get integrated with ushering unity in India to take India to loftier heights!” 

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