PM Modi Realised Sardar Patel's Dream, Says Yogi Adityanath
UP CM Yogi Adityanath hails PM Modi for fulfilling the vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the Iron Man's 151st birth anniversary.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the leader who has truly fulfilled the vision of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Speaking on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of the "Iron Man of India," the Chief Minister credited the current administration for maintaining and enhancing the unity and security of the nation.
A Tribute to the Architect of Unity
The Chief Minister shared these thoughts during the launch of the 'Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Kaushal Prashikshan Evam Rozgar Kshetra Vikas Yojana' in Lucknow. Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath described Sardar Patel as the primary architect of India's unity, emphasizing that his monumental effort to integrate over 563 princely states after Independence laid the very foundation of the modern Indian state.
Paying his respects, the UP CM stated:
"Today marks the 151st birth anniversary of the 'Iron Man', Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion, I pay my humble tribute to him on behalf of the people of the state."
Connecting the Vision to the Present
Chief Minister Adityanath highlighted that India has made immense strides in achieving the goals of excellence, security, and unity that Patel had envisioned. He explicitly linked these achievements to the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating that if anyone has successfully realised the dreams of Sardar Patel, it is the Prime Minister.
Beyond political integration, the Chief Minister also touched upon the demographic strength of the country. He noted that India currently leads the world in having the youngest population, and specifically mentioned that Uttar Pradesh is fortunate to possess the youngest population within India, signaling a great potential for future growth.
Nationwide Celebrations of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
The anniversary was marked by a wave of patriotism across the country as citizens celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). A key highlight of the celebrations was the 'Run for Unity' marathons, which saw hundreds of participants hitting the streets in various cities.
- In New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the 'Run for Unity' at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to honor Patel's legacy of integration.
- Across States: Various Chief Ministers led similar events, encouraging citizens to take a pledge for national unity.
National Unity Day, which was first introduced in 2014, continues to serve as an annual reminder of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's indispensable role in building an undivided India and his enduring contribution to nation-building.