VP Radhakrishnan Pays Tribute to Sardar Patel at ‘Sardar Katha’
C. P. Radhakrishnan urges young people to draw inspiration from Patel’s ideals of unity, discipline and nation-building, calling for greater ambition towards Viksit Bharat 2047.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 31st Oct: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attended ‘Sardar Katha’ at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
The programme featured a narration by renowned Katha Vachika Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna, highlighting Patel’s life, ideals and contribution to nation-building.
Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said Sardar Patel’s story was not merely that of a great national leader but also reflected India’s unity, courage and nation-building journey.
Recalls Patel’s Role in National Integration
Radhakrishnan recalled the challenges India faced at Independence, including Partition and the task of integrating more than 550 princely states into the Indian Union.
He said Patel’s determination, administrative ability, persuasion and statesmanship played a central role in bringing the princely states together and shaping a united India.
The Vice-President said the country would remain grateful for Patel’s contribution to national integration.
Calls for Greater Ambition Towards Viksit Bharat 2047
Referring to India’s development journey, the Vice-President said the country’s progress from 1947 to the present had been shaped by courage, determination and collective resolve.
He said the journey towards Viksit Bharat @2047 must be guided by greater ambition, aspirations and commitment. He also observed that the spirit of unity championed by Sardar Patel was being channelled into the national mission under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Youth Urged to Follow Patel’s Ideals
Emphasising the continuing relevance of Patel’s values, Radhakrishnan highlighted truth, simplicity, courage, discipline and service to the last person.
He called upon young people to draw inspiration from Patel’s life and channel their energy, talent and potential towards constructive nation-building activities.
Concluding his address, the Vice-President thanked Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna and her team for presenting Patel’s life and legacy through the traditional art of Katha.
“Sardar Patel gave us a united India. It is our duty to keep it united, strong and just. Bharat is One, and shall always remain One!” he said.
The programme was attended by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and other distinguished guests.
Earlier in the day, the Vice-President paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi and at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.
