THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, Oct 29: On the occasion of National Unity Day, a ‘Run for Unity’ was organized today, Tuesday, across the country, including Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off the Run for Unity from Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in the national capital.
Also present at the event were Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya, Manohar Lal Khattar, Nityanand Rai, and Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena. Thousands of people participated in this event.
Pledge to make India developed through ‘Unity Run’
The ‘Run for Unity’ is conducted on ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) to pay tribute to Sardar Patel. This year’s event is being held on October 29, rather than the traditional date of October 31, due to the Diwali celebrations.
Amit Shah emphasized that the Unity Run represents a dedication to India’s unity and the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). He mentioned that Prime Minister Modi launched the Unity Run in honor of Patel to foster national unity.
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“This time, there is a Diwali festival on October 31. Therefore, it has been decided to organise the Unity Run on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras today, October 29, instead of October 31. On October 31, 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to organise the Unity Run in memory of the great Sardar Patel for the unity and integrity of the country,” Amit Shah stated.
“Today, when we all have gathered here for the Unity Run on Unity Day, this Unity Run is not just a resolution for the unity of India; now the Unity Run has also become a resolution for a ‘Viksit Bharat’,” he added.
Shah remembers Sardar Patel for uniting all princely states with India
Remembering Sardar Patel the Union Home Minister said that when we look back at our history, a significant challenge emerged after independence: bringing together 552 princely states. At that time, it was Sardar Patel who, with his strong decision-making ability, unwavering willpower, and swift actions, united all these states to create the framework of today’s Indian Union. It was Sardar Patel’s determination that has led to the unity of the country, allowing it to stand firmly in front of the world.
He further stated that during the celebration of Independence Day, Sardar Patel showcased his skill and resolute commitment by enthusiastically integrating all these states with India, whether it was Lakshadweep, Junagadh, or Hyderabad. Today, India stands strongly on the path to becoming a leader in the world, a foundation laid by our Sardar Patel.
For years, attempts were made to forget Sardar Patel
He expressed disappointment that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was frequently overlooked by previous Congress governments. “It is unfortunate that for years attempts were made to forget Sardar Patel. For years he was denied the honour of Bharat Ratna. But the country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked to keep the memory of Sardar Patel alive by installing the world’s tallest statue in Kevadia, Gujarat,” Shah stated.
