Modi's Rallying Call: Uniting India Under Sardar Patel's Vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, delivered a scathing critique of Congress, accusing the party of failing to unite Kashmir with India as the 'Iron Man' intended. Modi asserted Sardar Patel's vision of a unified India was compromised by Jawaharlal Nehru's policies.

Addressing the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade, Modi emphasized ongoing efforts to reintegrate Kashmir and eradicate terrorist threats, crediting his government with reducing Maoist activity and ending the impunity of illegal immigrants. He championed national sovereignty and historical cohesion against past inadequacies he links to Congress's legacy.

Modi further criticized what he described as Congress's 'slave mentality' and divisive politics, accusing it of cultural and linguistic insensitivity. Highlighting India's linguistic diversity, he praised efforts to promote regional languages and called for renewed unity under the cultural fabric Sardar Patel envisioned for India.