Leaders Pay Tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on His 151st Birth Anniversary
President Murmu and other leaders honor Sardar Patel on his 151st birthday, emphasizing unity and integrity in India.
New Delhi, October 31 (Daily Kiran) : President Droupadi Murmu led tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary, laying a wreath at his statue in Patel Chowk, New Delhi, on October 31.
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor Tarun Chugh, and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also participated in the ceremony. Lok Sabha MP Bansuri Swaraj was present as well, paying her respects.
Patel Chowk is located in one of New Delhi’s most significant administrative areas, named after India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. This central location is home to numerous key government offices and ministries.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat. He was a prominent freedom fighter, lawyer, and politician, known for his pivotal role as India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
In 2014, the Indian government declared October 31 as National Unity Day to commemorate Patel’s legacy. The day aims to promote unity, integrity, and security across the nation.
Across the country, special events like the “Run for Unity” and unity marches are held annually. This year, the “Run for Unity” is scheduled for the evening in Ekta Nagar, as announced by Prime Minister Modi during an event in Banaskantha.
Patel played a crucial role in integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian Union after independence, earning him the titles of “Iron Man” and the “Unifier of India.” He passed away on December 15, 1950.
