This Article is From Oct 31, 2014

PM Narendra Modi Flags Off 'Run for Unity' Event

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.
Oct 31, 2014 09:32 (IST)
President Pranab Mukherjee flags off 'Run for Unity' event from Rashtrapati Bhawan
Oct 31, 2014 08:51 (IST)
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks at the 'Run for Unity' event in Hyderabad
Oct 31, 2014 08:43 (IST)

Oct 31, 2014 08:29 (IST)
Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu joins the 'Run For Unity' in New Delhi
Oct 31, 2014 08:22 (IST)
PM Modi joins 'Run for Unity' to mark Sardar Patel's birth anniversary

Oct 31, 2014 08:17 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the 'Run for Unity'

Oct 31, 2014 08:01 (IST)
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:

  • 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.
Oct 31, 2014 07:38 (IST)
PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel on the occasion of his birth anniversary near Parliament Street


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