Delhi celebrates Sardar Patel with ‘unity’ events

The national capital marked the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Friday with a series of events that celebrated his legacy as the architect of India’s unity and administrative framework. From the morning Run for Unity at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to a seminar at the Directorate of Training (UTCS) in Vishwas Nagar and a Unity March in the evening, the day reflected Patel's enduring vision fora united India.

- Snehil Sinha

Union home minister Amit Shah flagged off the Run for Unity, recalling Patel’s journey from a successful barrister to one of India’s foremost freedom fighters. “Sardar Patel gave up his legal career at Mahatma Gandhi's call. His leadership shone during the Bardoli Satyagraha of 1928, when farmers stood up against British injustice. What began ina small town became a nationwide movement, forcing the British to accept their demands. It was then that Gandhiji gave him the title ‘S