This Article is From Oct 31, 2014

PM Modi Flags Off Run For Unity: Highlights

PM Modi Flags Off Run For Unity: Highlights

PM Narrendra Modi arrives at the Run for Unity event in New Delhi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off the 'Run for Unity' in New Delhi on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is being commemorated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

He also addressed the participants. Here are the highlights of his speech:

  • Today is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • Today is the inspiring day when we remember Sardar Patel.
  • Today is also the death anniversary of Indira Gandhi
  • Sardar Patel joined Mahatma Gandhi and integrated the farmers in the freedom struggle.
  • We cannot erase the history of our country.
  • Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel...their bond remained unbreakable.
  • (The idea of) Mahatma Gandhi seems incomplete without Sardar Patel.
  • We should not divide history and legacy according to our ideologies.
  • Through his skill, vision and Rashtra Bhakti, Sardar Patel integrated the nation.
  • We can never forget his contribution.
  • A nation that forgets its history can never create history.
  • We can never forget Sardar Patel's contribution in uniting free India.
  • Our culture and legacy is of 'Unity in Diversity'.
  • Let us rise above differences of caste, creed, community and language.
  • I pledge to uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.

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