Protecting democracy is a true tribute to Sardar Patel: Rahul Gandhi
The Congress on Sunday paid tribute to India’s first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying it is important to remember his contribution at a time when all pillars of democracy are “weakening”. Is.
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also paid tribute to Patel, remembering his contribution to farmers, saying his struggle “inspires us to stand like a rock in the fight for justice against oppression of farmers”.
In a tweet in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi said, “Today, when all the pillars of our democracy are weakening, we have to remember the contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He was also an important voice among the Congress leaders who built these pillars. “
He said that protecting democracy is a true tribute to Sardar Patel.
Priyanka Gandhi said, “Iron Man” Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel raised the voice of farmers’ rights and self-respect in Bardoli Satyagraha.
“His (Patel’s) struggle inspires us to stand like a rock in the fight for justice for farmers’ oppression and their rights,” he said.
Congress said from its official Twitter handle, “In this fight to keep India united, in this fight to ensure the victory of love over hate, to protect our farmers, our people, our nation, we are the Bharat Ratna.” Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai. Patel, today and everyday.”
The Center promotes the dedication of the government to preserve and strengthen the unity, integrity and security of the nation by observing October 31 as “National Unity Day” or “National Unity Day” to commemorate Patel’s birth anniversary. Celebrates as a day to give and strengthen.
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