Lucknow, Oct 31 (HS): On

Saturday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st

birth anniversary, celebrating

National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas). CM Yogi

honoured the 'Iron Man of India'

and Bharat Ratna, emphasizing

that a nation's power is rooted

in its unity and the philosophy of Nation First. CM Yogi remarked

that Sardar Patel’s life motivates people to embody the vision of Ek

Bharat, Shreshtha

Bharat (One India, Great India). Various districts in Uttar Pradesh held events, took pledges, and conductedpublic activities to celebrate Sardar

Patel's legacy in unifying the nation.

In a post on X, he mentioned, “On the birth anniversary of

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of modern India, the 'Iron Man',

'Bharat Ratna', a humble tribute and heartfelt congratulations to all the

residents of the state on 'National Unity Day'. Sardar Sahib's life proclaims

this eternal truth that the strength of the nation lies in its unity, and the

power of unity is enshrined in the spirit of 'Nation First'. His life,

dedicated to the service of Mother India, inspires us to realize the resolve of

'One India - Excellent India'.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi