The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in an address, has greeted the countrymen on the occasion of National Unity Day. He paid rich tribute to Sardar Patel who dedicate his life for the ideal of ‘Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat’. He said that Sardar Patel is not just a historical figure but lives in the heart of every countryman and people who are taking his message of unity forward are the true symbol of an unfractured feeling of unity. Rashtriya Ekta Parades in every nook and corner of the country and events at the statue of Unity are reflecting the same spirit, he said.

He said India is not just a geographical unity but is a nation replete with the generous standards of ideals, notions, civilization and culture. “This land mass where 130 crore Indian live is an integral part of our soul, dreams and aspirations,” he said.

Referring to strengthening of India’s democratic traditions by the emotion of One India, the Prime Minister called for collective effort from every citizen in the direction of achieving the goals of the country.  The Prime Minister emphasized that Sardar Patel wanted a strong, inclusive, sensitive and alert India. An India that has humility as well as development.  “Inspired by Sardar Patel, India is becoming fully capable of meeting external and internal challenges”, he added.

Referring to steps taken to strengthen the country in the last 7 years, the Prime Minister informed that the country got rid of unnecessary old laws, strengthened the ideals of unity, and emphasis on connectivity and infrastructure has reduced geographical and cultural distances.

“Today, strengthening the feeling of ‘Ek Bharat- Shreshth Bharat’, a ‘Mahayagya’ of social, economic and constitutional integration is going on” and the country’s resolve and capability in Water, sky, land and space are unprecedented and the nation has started moving on the path of new mission of Aatmnirbharta.  He emphasized that ‘Sabka Prayas’ is even more relevant in the Amrit Kaal of Independence.  “This ‘Azadi ka Amrit Kaal’ is of unprecedented growth, achieving difficult goals and building the India of Sardar Saheb’s dreams”, he said. The Prime Minister remarked that for Sardar Patel, ‘Ek Bharat’ meant equal opportunities for all. The Prime Minister elaborated this concept and said ‘Ek Bharat’ is a Bharat that gives equal opportunities to women, Dalits, deprived, tribal and forest dwellers. Where housing, electricity and water is within the reach of everyone without discrimination. The Country is doing the same with ‘Sabka Prayas’, he added.

The Prime Minister reiterated the power of ‘Sabka Prayas’ in the fight against Corona where new covid hospitals, essential medicines, 100 crore doses of vaccines were made possible due to collective efforts of every citizen. 

Referring to recently launched PM GatiShakti National Master Plan to harness the collective power of government departments, the Prime Minister said that if along with government, people’s ‘Gatishakti’ is also leveraged, nothing is impossible. Therefore, he said, that our every, action should be marked by consideration for wider national goals. He gave examples of students who can consider the sector specific innovations when they choose their stream of study or while, shopping, people should keep the goal of Aatmnirbharta, along with their personal preferences. Similarly, industry and farmers, cooperative institutions can keep the goals of the country in mind while making their choices.

The Prime Minister gave example of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and said that the government has made people’s participation into nation’s strength. “Whenever ‘Ek Bharat’ moves, we get success and also contribute towards ‘Shreshth Bharat’”, He concluded.

एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत के लिए जीवन का हर पल जिसने समर्पित किया, ऐसे राष्ट्र नायक सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल को आज देश अपनी श्रद्धांजलि दे रहा है।

सरदार पटेल जी सिर्फ इतिहास में ही नहीं हैं बल्कि हर देशवासी के हृदय में हैं: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 31, 2021

भारत सिर्फ एक भौगोलिक इकाई नहीं है बल्कि आदर्शों, संकल्पनाओं, सभ्यता-संस्कृति के उदार मानकों से परिपूर्ण राष्ट्र है।

धरती के जिस भू-भाग पर हम 130 करोड़ से अधिक भारतीय रहते हैं, वो हमारी आत्मा का, हमारे सपनों का, हमारी आकांक्षाओं का अखंड हिस्सा है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 31, 2021

सरदार पटेल हमेशा चाहते थे कि, भारत सशक्त हो, समावेशी भी हो, संवेदनशील हो और सतर्क भी हो, विनम्र हो, विकसित भी हो।

उन्होंने देशहित को हमेशा सर्वोपरि रखा।

आज उनकी प्रेरणा से भारत, बाहरी और आंतरिक, हर प्रकार की चुनौतियों से निपटने में पूरी तरह से सक्षम हो रहा है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 31, 2021

आज़ाद भारत के निर्माण में सबका प्रयास जितना तब प्रासंगिक था, उससे कहीं अधिक आज़ादी के इस अमृतकाल में होने वाला है।

आज़ादी का ये अमृतकाल, विकास की अभूतपूर्व गति का है, कठिन लक्ष्यों को हासिल करने का है।

ये अमृतकाल सरदार साहब के सपनों के भारत के नवनिर्माण का है: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 31, 2021

सरदार साहब हमारे देश को एक शरीर के रूप में देखते थे, एक जीवंत इकाई के रूप में देखते थे।

इसलिए, उनके 'एक भारत' का मतलब ये भी था, कि जिसमें हर किसी के लिए एक समान अवसर हों, एक समान सपने देखने का अधिकार हो: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 31, 2021

सरकार के साथ-साथ समाज की गतिशक्ति भी जुड़ जाए तो, बड़े से बड़े संकल्पों की सिद्धि कठिन नहीं है।

और इसलिए, आज ज़रूरी है कि जब भी हम कोई काम करें तो ये ज़रूर सोचें कि उसका हमारे व्यापक राष्ट्रीय लक्ष्यों पर क्या असर पड़ेगा: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 31, 2021

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