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150th birth anniversary of contributions as Deputy Prime
Sardar Patel is a very special Minister and Home Minister.
occasion for the entire country. Friends, Sardar Patel also
Sardar Patel has been one of the laid a strong foundation for
greatest luminaries of the nation India's bureaucratic framework.
in modern times. His towering He made unparalleled efforts
personality encompassed for the unity and integrity of
many qualities. He was an the country. I urge all of you to
exceptionally brilliant student. participate in the ‘Run For Unity’
He excelled in his studies both in being organised across the
India and Britain. He was also one country on the 31st of October,
of the most successful lawyers of Sardar Saheb's birth anniversary,
his time. He could have earned and not just participate alone,
even more fame in the field of but along with others. This
law, but, inspired by Gandhiji, he should become an opportunity
completely dedicated himself to for youth awakening; this run for
the freedom movement. unity will strengthen unity. This
His contributions to will be our true tribute to that
numerous movements, from great luminary who united India.
the 'Kheda Satyagraha' to My dear countrymen, You
the 'Borsad Satyagraha', are all know about my association
still remembered today. His with tea; but today I thought,
tenure as the Head of the
Ahmedabad Municipality was
also historic. He accorded top
priority to cleanliness and good
governance. We will all forever
be indebted to him for his

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