PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on birth anniversary; Shah flags off ‘Run for Unity’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished the country on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Remembering his contributions to the nation, PM Modi said Sardar Patel’s commitment to national integration continues to guide the citizens.

“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,” PM Modi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

PM Modi attends special event in Gujarat
The Prime Minister attended a daredevil stunts event organised by CRPF’s women personnel at the Statue of Unity near Kevadia in Gujarat to commemorate Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary. Notably, the central force is formed following the visions of Sardar Patel, who is also considered as the founder of CRPF.

Artises from villages along the India-China border also perfomed at the event.

Amit Shah flags off ‘Run for Unity’
A special event was held at New Delhi’s Patel Chowk where President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Union home minister Amit Shah among other dignitaries paid floral tributes to the statue of Sardar Patel.

The birth anniversary is observed as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Divas’, which is marked with a ‘Run for Unity’ rally, flagged off by Shah from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital. The flagging off was followed with a Unity oath.

Amit Shah recalled Sardar Patel’s contribution in national unity and said the first Home Minster of the country is the reason for a united India. During the address, Shah said how Sardar Patel worked towards bringing together all the principalities those were split by the British at the time of India’s independence.