New Delhi: The nation is celebrating the birth anniversary of India's first deputy Prime Minister and home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The day is also observed as the 'National Unity Day." Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad District Kheda, Patel is popularly known as the iron man of India and was brought up in the countryside of Gujarat.
As one of the most prominent voices in the freedom struggle, Patel supported non-violent civil disobedience against the British Raj and then the Quit India movement. Vallabhbhai Patel has been dubbed 'Sardar' (chief) for his astounding leadership skills in leading the country through the struggle for independence and beyond, and most notably during the integration of the princely states and the India-Pakistan War of 1947.
To celebrate the occasion, you can send these wishes and quotes to your friends and family and remember the contribution of the “Iron Man of India” in laying a strong foundation for the country.
It is in my nature to be a friend of the friendless
Religion is a matter between the man and his Maker.
Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in his country but with certain duties.
Manpower without Unity is not a strength unless it is harmonized and united properly, then it becomes a spiritual power.
Alone, you are a drop. Together, we are an ocean, a team. This National Unity Day, let us pledge to protect the country's unity.
There is no dearth of brave young men and women in India. If they get the right opportunity, they can soar high and compete with other nations in every field.
The enemy cannot hurt us if we all Indians become one. Unity is strength.
We must remind ourselves of the commitment Sardar Vallabhai Patel showed to build the foundation of this country. We must work to achieve his dreams.
There's a lot of strength in unity. Without it, there is weakness and fear.