Imphal, Oct 31 (PTI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday said that National Unity Day is a reminder of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s courage and foresight in integrating more than 500 princely states into one Republic..

Addressing a gathering at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) observance held at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Bhalla said, “Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s visionary leadership and unwavering statesmanship forged the foundation of a united, resolute, and sovereign India.” He said the celebration of National Unity Day is a reminder of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s courage and foresight in integrating more than 500 princely states into one Republic.

Bhalla also noted that the Statue of Unity stands as a lasting tribute to his leadership and as a s

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