Thu Oct 31 16:24:04 UTC 2024: ## Telangana CM Honors Indira Gandhi, Sardar Patel on Anniversary and Birthday
HYDERABAD, INDIA – Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her death anniversary and to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India’s first Deputy Prime Minister, on his birth anniversary on Thursday.
The Chief Minister’s office said, “On this significant day, CM Revanth Reddy honored both leaders for their monumental contributions to the nation.”
Meanwhile, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi commemorated Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in Delhi, highlighting her sacrifices for national unity and integrity as an inspiration. He posted a video of Indira Gandhi on social media, captioning it, “Panditji’s Indu, Bapu’s beloved, fearless, brave, justice-loving – India’s Indira!”
In Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Kevadia, marking his birth anniversary. He administered the Unity Oath and participated in the Unity Day Parade.
PM Modi stated on social media, “My salutations to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. His highest priority was preserving the unity and sovereignty of the nation. His legacy will continue to inspire every generation.”
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, born on October 31, 1875, is credited with uniting all 562 princely states of pre-independent India, playing a key role in establishing the Republic of India. His birth anniversary is observed as National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, on October 31.
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