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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off the 'Run for Unity' event, a nationwide programme to mark the occasion of the 139th birth anniversary of freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
President Pranab Mukherjee flags off 'Run for Unity' event from Rashtrapati Bhawan
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks at the 'Run for Unity' event in Hyderabad
HM flagged off 'Run for Unity' race in Hyderabad. Hundreds of college students, NCC cadets and other citizens participated in the race.
- HMO India (@HMOIndia) October 31, 2014The HM reads the 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' pledge in Telugu. pic.twitter.com/n6R5V2k3p3
- HMO India (@HMOIndia) October 31, 2014 Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu joins the 'Run For Unity' in New Delhi
PM Modi joins 'Run for Unity' to mark Sardar Patel's birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the 'Run for Unity'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the participants of the 'Run for Unity' event at Patel Chowk in Delhi
Here are the highlights of his speech:
Here are the highlights of his speech:
- The country that forgets its history can't ever make history.
- We should not ever forget that we shouldn't drag our legacy into ideology.
- National leaders from our history are a legacy that will inspire our future generations.
- Today is also Indira Gandhi's death anniversary.
- Sardar Patel dedicated his life to uniting the nation.
- Mahatma Gandhi seemed incomplete without Sardar Patel. Their partnership was unique and bolstered the fight for independence.
- The British wanted to divide the country. But Sardar Patel, using his diplomatic and political skills, united India.
- Through his skill, vision and Rashtra Bhakti, Sardar Patel integrated the nation. We can never forget his contribution.
- Centuries ago Chanakya was known to have united various kingdoms. After Chanakya, it was Sardar Patel.
- Our culture and legacy is of 'Unity in Diversity'. Let us rise over differences of creed, community and language.
- Sardar Patel faced obstacles on his political path but never wavered from his mission.
- I pledge to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel on the occasion of his birth anniversary near Parliament Street
भारत माँ के महान सपूत, लौह पुरूष सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल की जयंती पर शत् शत् नमन। I bow to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2014Sardar Patel's life is a journey of deep-rooted courage, dedication & service to the Motherland. He is truly the architect of Modern India.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2014I join my fellow countrymen & women in remembering former PM Smt. Indira Gandhi on her Punya Tithi.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2014
PM Modi to Flag Off 'Run for Unity' Today on Sardar Patel's Birth AnniversaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a "Run for Unity" at Vijay Chowk near Parliament this morning to celebrate the 139th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day.
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On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a 'Run for Unity", a mega event to celebrate Sardar Patel's 139th birth anniversary, and the police needed to clear and sanitise the area after 2 pm on Thursday.
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a 'Run for Unity", a mega event to celebrate Sardar Patel's 139th birth anniversary, and the police needed to clear and sanitise the area after 2 pm on Thursday.
