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PM Modi calls for unity & vigilance to uphold 'Viksit Bharat'vision
The Statesman
|November 01, 2025
On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the iconic Statue of Unity in Kevadia on Friday. Standing tall as the world’s tallest statue, the monument is a symbol of India’s unity and collective strength, embodying the vision of the Iron Man of India.
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Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, “The Statue of Unity is a monumental tribute to Sardar Patel and his vision towards India’s unity and strength. It is not just a statue, but a symbol of national pride and our collective resolve to fulfill Sardar Patel’s dreams.”
Highlighting the spiritual ethos of the nation, he emphasized, “The devotion to Maa Bharti is the highest form of worship for every Indian.”
This story is from the November 01, 2025 edition of The Statesman.
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