PM Narendra Modi flags off 'Run for Unity' to mark birth anniversary of Sardar Patel
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel near Parliament Street here on Friday morning.
The Prime Minister also took to Twitter to hail Sardar Patel's service to the nation.
"Sardar Patel's life is a journey of deep-rooted courage, dedication and service to the Motherland. He is truly the architect of Modern India. I bow to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Lt. Governor of Delhi Najeeb Jung were also present at the function when the Prime Minister paid his tribute.
The 139th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel today is being commemorated as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' or National Unity Day across the nation.
#RunforUnity : PM Narendra Modi at Sardar Vallabhbahi Patel's statue in Delhi pic.twitter.com/CDiqSBiOeM
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014PM Modi leaves after paying tribute at Sardar Vallabhbahi Patel's statue in Delhi, will flag off #RunforUnity shortly pic.twitter.com/UKXTzZomtX
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 31, 2014Meanwhile, Home Minister Rajnath Singh will attend a 'Run For Unity' in Hyderabad and will also attend a passing out parade for officers of the IPS (Indian Police Service) at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.
Here are the highlights of PM Modi's speech:
- We cannot divide the history and legacy according to our ideologies.
- Sardar Patel joined Mahatma Gandhi and integrated the farmers in the freedom struggle.
- British wanted that after division India be broken into several pieces but Sardar Patel with his diplomacy unified our nation.
- Through his skill, vision & patriotism Sardar Patel integrated the nation, can never forget his contribution.
- India is a country of diversity, 'Unity in Diversity' is our uniqueness.
