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Bhubaneswar, October 31 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday said unity, brotherhood and patriotism are the strengths of ‘developed India’.
Inaugurating the ‘Run for Unity’ program organized by the Sports and Youth Services Department on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and National Unity Day, Chief Minister Majhi said that unity in diversity is the soul and strength of India.
“Regardless of caste, religion or language, we are all Indians – this sense of identity keeps us united and makes our nation strong. Sardar Patel was a great leader who united hundreds of princely states to create a unified India.”
The Chief Minister also said that today we see India as one because of the determination and visionary leadership of Sardar Patel.
Recalling the contribution of Sardar Patel, CM Majhi called upon everyone to work unitedly to realize the dream of “Developed India” soon.
He said that this “Run for Unity” initiative is a symbol of unity, harmony and patriotism.
He said that in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the “Run for Unity” programme, and in 2018, the 182-metre-high Statue of Unity dedicated to Sardar Patel was unveiled in Kevadiya, Gujarat – now the world’s tallest statue and a proud symbol of India’s glory.
He also said that this initiative reminds us that it is our collective will and strength to remain united.
CM Majhi urged all the participants in the “Run for Unity” program to take inspiration from the life of Sardar Patel, “We must strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, peace and prosperity and work together to build a prosperous Odisha and a developed India.”
On this occasion, Sports Minister of Odisha Suryabanshi Suraj gave the welcome address and said that the aim of the department is to awaken the spirit of unity, harmony and patriotism through this program.
He said that it is our collective responsibility to continuously move forward in building a strong India.
The mass “Run for Unity” initiative started from Kalinga Stadium and continued till Power House Square.
Senior officials, students, sportspersons and thousands of citizens enthusiastically participated in the “Run for Unity” event.
–IANS
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