Chandigarh, October 31
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, at a function organized at the Haryana Civil Secretariat to mark National Unity Day. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also administered an oath to officers and employees to uphold the unity, integrity, and security of the nation.
In his address, Chief Minister said that Sardar Patel was a true symbol of national unity and the architect of a united India. As the first Home Minister of independent India, Sardar Patel strengthened the nation’s foundations through his exceptional administrative abilities. At the time of independence, the country was divided into numerous princely states and royal territories, but Sardar Patel succeeded in integrating 562 princely states into the Indian Union, thereby laying the groundwork for a united and strong nation.
The Chief Minister further said that India is now on the path to becoming a global superpower, a vision whose foundation was laid by Sardar Patel. He added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has realized Patel’s dream of complete national integration by abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada district, he said, has immortalized Sardar Patel’s legacy for future generations.
Emphasizing the importance of the day, the Chief Minister urged everyone to draw inspiration from Sardar Patel’s life and remain committed to the unity, integrity, and security of the country. He said that National Unity Day is not only a tribute to a great leader but also an occasion to reaffirm our collective resolve to build a strong and united India. The Chief Minister extended his greetings on National Unity Day to all officers and employees and administered the oath of dedication to the nation’s unity and integrity.
