Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai honored the legacy of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on his birth anniversary on Thursday at the Bagiya CM office in Jashpur district. Reflecting on Patel’s invaluable contributions, the Chief Minister praised him as a figure of patriotism, strong will, and courage, emphasizing his pivotal role in India’s freedom struggle.
Accompanied by MLA Gomti Sai, the Chief Minister noted that Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary is observed as National Unity Day in recognition of his dedication to national cohesion and the development of independent India. He underscored that unity is the foundation of a nation’s strength and progress, especially in a diverse country like India, where each region celebrates its unique language, culture, and traditions.
Chief Minister Sai encouraged citizens to continue contributing to the growth of the state and nation, highlighting unity as a collective responsibility for national advancement.
Legislative Assembly Secretary Mr. Dinesh Sharma led senior officials in a unity oath ceremony in the Central Hall of the Legislative Assembly complex. Thes event, organized by the Legislative Assembly Secretariat, reaffirmed commitment to national unity and harmony.
Sharma and senior officials paid homage to the ‘Iron Man of India’ by offering respects at his oil painting displayed in the Central Hall. The tribute recognized Patel’s enduring contributions to India’s unity and integrity..
