The Sardar Patel Memorial Society UK, in collaboration with the High Commission of India, celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the High Commission of India in London.
The gathering was a full house, drawing dignitaries and attendees together to honour Sardar Patel’s legacy as a founding father of a unified India.
Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel DBE MP delivered the keynote speech highlighting Sardar Patel’s ideals of unity, integrity, and resilience. She highlighted the relevance of Sardar Patel’s vision in today’s world, encouraging everyone to embrace harmony and uphold the spirit of unity that he championed.
Lord Rami Ranger FRSA, Chairman of the Sardar Patel Memorial Society UK, addressing the guests, emphasised the critical importance of unity and the lasting influence of Sardar Patel’s life and legacy. His speech reminded attendees of Sardar Patel’s role in shaping a united India and urged everyone to carry forward the message of unity and harmony.
The event was further enriched by the presence and remarks of Vikram Doraiswami, the High Commissioner of India to the UK. He highlighted Sardar Patel’s significance in India’s history and shared the High Commission’s commitment to celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Patel throughout the year.
The commemoration received messages from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah, adding to the event’s prestige and underscoring the global reverence for Sardar Patel’s contributions to India and the world.
The celebration concluded with the presentation of the Unity Award to Dame Priti Patel by High Commissioner Doraiswami. This special recognition honoured Dame Priti Patel’s commitment to unity and support for Sardar Patel’s values.
The Executive Committee members of the Sardar Patel Memorial Society UK – CB Patel, Jitu Bhai Patel, Sumant Rai Desai, Deepak Patel, Vin Vara and Hirdesh Gupta – put in tremendous effort to make this event a great success. Thanks to their dedication, we were able to gather a wonderful audience to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Krishna Pujara, Secretary General of the Sardar Patel Memorial Society UK, expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by attendees, dignitaries, and partners. “We are honoured to commemorate Sardar Patel’s legacy here in the UK and to witness such enthusiasm for his ideals. This celebration is a testament to the enduring impact of his vision for unity and progress.”
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to honouring Sardar Patel’s ideals, with plans to continue the 150th birth anniversary celebrations in the months to come.
