Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Birth Anniversary 2023 – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary is celebrated on 31st October. this day is also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. it encourages Indian citizens to run together. In 2023, it will mark the 148th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
- Sardar Patel is also called the “Iron Man of India”. he played an important role in the integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India.
About Sardar Patel
Full Name: Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel
Date: 31 October 1875
Place of Birth: Nadiad, Gujarat
Death: December 15, 1950, Bombay
Father Name: Jhaverbhai Patel
Mother Name: Ladba Devi
Nickname: Sardar Patel, Iron Man, The Pioneer of All India Services
Education: Advocate (England)
Posted: Home Minister (15 August 1947 – 15 December 1950)
Children: Maniben Patel, Dahyabhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s Quotes- List is here
- “Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh, or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in his country but with certain duties.”
- “No distinctions of caste and creed should hamper us. All are the sons and daughters of India. We should all love our country and build our destiny on mutual love and help.”
- “The negligence of a few could easily send a ship to the bottom, but if it has the wholehearted cooperation of all on board; she could be safely brought to port.”
- “Manpower without unity is not a strength unless it is harmonized and united properly, then it becomes a spiritual power.”
- “The war started by Mahatmaji is against two things – the Government and secondly against oneself. The former kind of war is closed, but the latter shall never cease. It is meant for self-purification.”
- “Faith is of no evil in the absence of strength. Faith and strength, both are essential to accomplish any great work.”
- “Take to the path of dharma – the path of truth and justice. Don’t misuse your valour. Remain united. March forward in all humility, but fully awake to the situation you face, demanding your rights and firmness.”
- “A war based on Satyagraha is always of two kinds. One is the war we wage against injustice and the other we fight against our own weaknesses.”
- “Every Indian should now forget that he is a Rajput, a Sikh or a Jat. He must remember that he is an Indian and he has every right in his country but with certain duties.”
- “We have tried to overcome our weaknesses honestly and in a definite manner. The proof, if any proof is needed, is Hindu-Muslim unity.”
- “Little pools of water tend to become stagnant and useless, but if they are joined together to form a big lake the atmosphere is cooled and there is universal benefit.”
- “The negligence of a few could easily send a ship to the bottom, but if it has the wholehearted cooperation of all on board it can be safely brought to part.”