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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Emphasizes Unity and Internal Security Amid 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas celebrations in Kevadia, Gujarat, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. In his address, Modi urged citizens to uphold the spirit of unity and reaffirmed the government's resolve to remove every infiltrator residing in India, linking national security with the vision of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'. He praised Patel's monumental role in uniting over 550 princely states after independence, calling him the "architect of India's unity". Modi criticized previous governments for what he called a "lack of seriousness" towards preserving national sovereignty.

Key Takeaways:

  • PM Modi emphasized the importance of national unity and internal security, highlighting the threat posed by foreign infiltrators who disrupt demographics and endanger national harmony.
  • He praised Sardar Patel's monumental role in uniting over 550 princely states after independence, calling him the "architect of India's unity".
  • Modi criticized previous governments for their "lack of seriousness" towards preserving national sovereignty, citing missteps in Kashmir, challenges in the Northeast, and the spread of Naxal-Maoist terrorism.
  • He announced that the government has made significant progress in breaking the backbone of Naxal-Maoist terrorism, reducing the number of affected districts from 125 to 11.
  • PM Modi highlighted the four pillars of India's unity: cultural unity, linguistic unity, inclusive development, and connectivity, and emphasized the importance of respecting differences in opinion while avoiding personal discord.

Statistics:

  • 140 crore Indians: the estimated population of India.
  • 25 crore people: the number of people lifted out of poverty in the past decade through inclusive welfare schemes.
  • 550 princely states: the estimated number of states that were united under Sardar Patel's leadership.
  • 125 districts: the number of districts affected by Naxal-Maoist terrorism before 2014.
  • 11 districts: the number of districts affected by Naxal-Maoist terrorism today.

Sources:

  • Government of India
  • Government of India (4)
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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