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President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid tributes on the 151st birth anniversary of 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said his contribution as a leading warrior of the freedom struggle and a principal architect of modern India is unforgettable. He played a historic role in the unification of the country and the establishment of a strong administrative system, she said in a post on X in Hindi. Born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on this day in 1875, Patel was a pivotal figure in India's struggle for Independence. His birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day. "On the 151st birth anniversary of the 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, I offer him my humble tributes. His contribution as a leading warrior of the freedom struggle and a principal architect of modern India is unforgettable," the president said. In honour of his incomparable contribution to the unity and integrity of the nation, we observe his birth anniversary as 'National Unity Day', she said. "It is my wish tha
The BJP on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his contribution to the country's unity and integrity on his birth anniversary, and extended greetings to people on the occasion of National Unity Day. In a post on X, Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Patel as the architect of modern India and a symbol of national unity and integrity, saying the country's foundation was strengthened by his courage and foresight. "With his indomitable courage and foresight, Sardar Sahab united a country divided into princely states and laid the foundation of a strong India and by establishing the All India Services, he provided a robust base to the country's administrative system," he said. He also recalled Patel's struggle for farmers' rights through the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas, describing it as an unparalleled example of public service and leadership. Patel's sacrifice, dedication and patriotism will continue to inspire every citizen towards building an "Ek Bharat, ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on the 150th birth anniversary of India's first home minister. The birth anniversary of Patel is being celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31 since 2014, when Modi became the prime minister for the first time. Modi arrived at Patel's 182-metre-tall statue, near Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada district in the morning and paid his respects to the Iron Man of India by offering flower petals. He then left for a nearby venue where he is scheduled to administer the Ekta Diwas pledge to the gathering and witness Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade. This year's Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations will include a cultural festival and the National Unity Day parade by police and paramilitary forces. The Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Parade, a major attraction of the celebrations, features contingents from paramilitary forces like the BSF and CRPF, and various
The police have registered a case against an unidentified person after a post on social media platform X claimed that "cracks" have started appearing on the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and it can "fall anytime", an official said on Tuesday. The 182-metre tall statue, built at Kevadia in Narmada district as a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first home minister of independent India, is a major tourist attraction. A post written in Hindi on the handle "RaGa4India" at 9.52 am on September 8 stated that the statue "can fall anytime as cracks have started appearing on it". The post also carried an old photograph of the structure, which appeared to be from the time of its construction. The post is unavailable for viewing as the X user has since deleted it. A case was registered under section 353 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) pertaining to making, publishing or circulating any statement, false information, rumour, or report, etc, to cause fear or alarm to the public, the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country's first home minister, at the Statue of Unity here on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on Thursday. October 31, Patel's birth anniversary, is celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) since 2014. As the prime minister offered floral tributes, flower petals were showered on the world's tallest statue by an Indian Air Force helicopter. The 182-metre-tall statue of Sardar Patel was inaugurated by Modi on October 31 last year. The PM also administered 'national unity pledge' to the gathering on this occasion. The prime minister watched 'Ekta parade' in which personnel of the Gujarat Police, Jammu & Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force took part. Mock drill demonstrations were conducted by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Disaster Response Force and National Security Guard. CISF personnel gave a demonstration