The credit for merging various princely states into India after the country’s independence goes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This is the reason why his birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day.
Today the country is celebrating the birth anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Patel. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, and paid tribute to Sardar Patel. During this, the Prime Minister also took the salute of the National Unity Day Parade. Prime Minister Narendra Modi administered the oath of unity to the people present in the program on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary.
Military parade organized
The credit for merging various princely states into India after the country’s independence goes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This is the reason why his birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day. A military parade was also organized at the Statue of Unity site, the tallest statue of Sardar Patel, in which 16 marching contingents from all over the country participated. Along with this, the armed forces will also perform several demonstrations showing bravery. According to a statement issued by the PMO office, the Indian Air Force aircraft will fly past and pay floral tribute to Sardar Patel.
#WATCH | Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' parade on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in Kevadia. pic.twitter.com/W76KDlXoWz
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On Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a post on the social media platform X and wrote, ‘My salutations to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Protecting the unity and sovereignty of the nation was the top priority of his life. His personality and work will continue to inspire every generation of the country.’
#WATCH गुजरात: प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने केवड़िया में सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल की जयंती पर 'राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस' परेड में हिस्सा लिया।
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) October 31, 2024
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