Mann ki Baat: PM urges people to promote unity

New Delhi : Ahead of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary on October 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked people to participate in activities that will promote unity.

In his radio program Mann Ki Baat, Modi said: “My dear countrymen, you are aware that next Sunday, the 31st of October is the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel ji. On behalf of every listener of Mann ki Baat…and from myself…I bow to the Lauh Purush, the Iron Man. Friends, we celebrate the 31st of October as National Unity Day.”

“It is our duty that we must associate ourselves with some activity that conveys the message of national unity,” he said.

He also mentioned rallies being taken out by police forces across the country, including a bike rally by Gujarat police from the Lakhpat Fort in Kutch to the Statue of Unity, and a rally by Tripura Police from Tripura to the Statue of Unity.

“That is connecting the country from East to West,” he said.

“Personnel of Jammu and Kashmir police will be taking out a similar bike rally from Uri to Pathankot. I salute all these jawans,” he said.

He also mentioned a group of women in Kupwara who are working to make national flags for the Army and government offices.

“This work is rich with the sentiment of patriotism. I appreciate the spirit of these sisters. You too must do something for the unity of India, for the greatness of India. You will see how satisfying this is,” he said.

He also quoted Sardar Patel, “We can take our country to loftier heights only through our united efforts. If we don’t have unity amongst ourselves, we will get entangled in ever new calamities”.

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