Dehradun: Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid floral tributes and homage to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at his statue near the Clock Tower on Saturday. During this, he recalled Sardar Patel’s contribution to nation-building.
The Chief Minister stated that Sardar Patel’s entire life was dedicated to the country’s unity, integrity, and sovereignty. Armed with his strong willpower, visionary thinking, and capable leadership, he played a historic role in building a united India by integrating the country’s princely states.
He noted that by playing a decisive role in the integration of over 560 princely states, Sardar Patel laid the foundation of a strong India. Every Indian will always remember his contribution as the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
Cabinet Minister Khajan Das, Mayor Saurabh Thapliyal, and others were present on the occasion.
