BJP Gears Up for Nationwide Celebration of Sardar Patel's 151st Birth Anniversary
The BJP is organizing a four-day celebration, including a Run for Unity, to honor Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled a comprehensive plan to celebrate the 151st birth anniversary of the "Iron Man of India," Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. To honor the leader's monumental role in the unification of India's princely states and his commitment to national integrity, the party has organized a series of extensive events across the country from October 28 to October 31.
A Four-Day Tribute to National Unity
The commemorative programs are designed to remind the nation of Patel's legacy and his vision of a strong, integrated India. One of the primary highlights of the celebration is the 'Run for Unity', an initiative aimed at spreading messages of discipline and selfless service to the nation.
In Ayodhya, the local agenda was detailed by MLA Ved Prakash Gupta during a press conference. Gupta pointedly criticized the Congress party, alleging that they failed to give Sardar Patel the recognition he deserved. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for shifting the focus back to such national icons since 2014, citing the magnificent Statue of Unity in Gujarat as a testament to this commitment. Gupta emphasized that Sardar Patel belongs to the entire nation, transcending any specific caste or community.
Key Events and Local Initiatives
The celebrations will involve various wings of the party and a diverse set of activities:
- Sabse Unche Sardar: On October 28, the BJP's Backward Classes Morcha will host a specialized seminar under this title.
- Statue Tributes: On October 31, the party has planned lamp-lighting ceremonies and cleanliness drives at various statues of Sardar Patel.
- Community Outreach: In Jaunpur, OBC Morcha District President Ishan Jaiswal Ram announced that statues of Patel will be cleaned and garlanded on October 30.
Massive Scale in Uttar Pradesh
The scale of the events in Uttar Pradesh is particularly significant. State General Secretary Shiv Nath Chaudhary confirmed that the festivities will be carried out across all 98 organizational districts of the state. This wide reach ensures that the message of unity reaches every corner of the region.
The planning process has seen the involvement of several key officials, including BJP District President Radheshyam Tyagi, Metropolitan President Kamlesh Srivastava, and event organizer Kapil Patel, all working to ensure the events are executed with precision.
A Call to the Nation
Adding weight to the celebrations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken to social media to encourage citizens from all walks of life to participate in the commemorations. The Prime Minister urged the public to join in honoring the vision of an integrated India that Sardar Patel spent his life building.