PM Modi Remembers Sardar Patel As India’s Greatest Luminaries In Modern Times

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Union Home Minister, describing him as one of the greatest “luminaries” of modern times, saying that the latter made unparalleled efforts for the nation’s unity and integrity.
Speaking on the 127th episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, “Sardar Patel was one of the nation’s greatest figures in modern times. His towering personality embodied many qualities. He was an exceptionally bright student, excelling in his studies both in India and Britain. He also became one of the most successful lawyers of his time.”
Ahead of the 150th birth anniversary of ‘Iron Man of India’, PM Modi remembered Patel’s achievements, noting that the nation would remain indebted to him for his invaluable contributions as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
“His tenure as the head of the Ahmedabad Municipality was also historic. He accorded top priority to cleanliness and good governance. We will all be forever indebted to him for his contributions as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister,” he said.
The Prime Minister apprised the nation of Patel’s contribution to the freedom movement, especially the Kheda Satyagraha of 1918 and the Borsad Satyagraha of 1923, which were against the land tax imposed by the British.
“Inspired by Gandhiji, Sardar Patel dedicated himself completely to the freedom movement. His contributions to numerous movements, from the Kheda Satyagraha to the Borsad Satyagraha, are still remembered today,” PM Modi said.
He also reminded the nation of Sardar Patel’s contribution in laying a strong foundation for the nation’s bureaucratic framework. The PM urged citizens to participate in the Run for Unity being organised across the country to honour Patel on his birth anniversary.
“Sardar Patel also laid a strong foundation for India’s bureaucratic framework. He made unparalleled efforts for the unity and integrity of the country. I urge all of you to participate in the Run for Unity, being held across the country on October 31, Sardar’s birth anniversary,” PM Modi said. (Agencies)