GM NCR Naresh Pal Singh administered the oath to officers and employees
He said Patel played a crucial role in integrating 562 princely states and laying the foundation for a united India.
Lokesh M said Patel’s determination and farsightedness had laid a strong foundation for national unity by integrating the princely states. Divisional commissioner Lokesh M administered the National Unity Day oath to officers and employees at his office, and participants pledged to remain committed to the unity and integrity of the nation and promote harmony, brotherhood and social cohesion among citizens. He urged officials to imbibe Patel’s ideals and contribute towards strengthening unity, integrity, communal harmony and the spirit of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. The crossing was also renamed Sardar Vallabhbhai Chowraha. State jal shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh, the chief guest, unveiled the statue and recalled Patel’s contribution to national unity. The programme was attended by officials and other public representatives.
A statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was unveiled at Hotstuff crossing in Civil Lines on Saturday to mark National Unity Day and his 151st birth anniversary.