Patel, born on October 31, 1875, was a freedom fighter and independent India's first home minister and deputy prime minister. He played a key role in the integration of over 500 princely states in the Union of India after Independence
Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File Pic
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged citizens to join the Run for Unity on October 31 to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of united India.
"Join the Run for Unity on 31st October and celebrate the spirit of togetherness! Let's honour Sardar Patel's vision of a united India," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Patel, born on October 31, 1875, was a freedom fighter and independent India's first home minister and deputy prime minister. He played a key role in the integration of over 500 princely states in the Union of India after Independence.
Patel's birth anniversary is also celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
The prime minister will lead the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade near Kevadia in Gujarat on October 3.
In his Mann ki Baat radio address on Sunday, the prime minister had said that this October 31 was special as it marked Sardar Patel's 150th Jayanti.
Run for Unity programs will be organised across the country to celebrate Sardar Patel's birth anniversary.
On Sunday, in the monthly radio programme 'Mann ki baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Union Home Minister, describing him as one of the greatest "luminaries" of modern times, saying that the latter made unparalleled efforts for the nation's unity and integrity.
Speaking on the 127th episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, "Sardar Patel was one of the nation's greatest figures in modern times. His towering personality embodied many qualities. He was an exceptionally bright student, excelling in his studies both in India and Britain. He also became one of the most successful lawyers of his time."
Ahead of the 150th birth anniversary of 'Iron Man of India', PM Modi remembered Patel's achievements, noting that the nation would remain indebted to him for his invaluable contributions as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
"His tenure as the head of the Ahmedabad Municipality was also historic. He accorded top priority to cleanliness and good governance. We will all be forever indebted to him for his contributions as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister," he said.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, on October 31 by organising "Run for Unity" events across Uttar Pradesh.
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