Sardar Patel’s statue established at the Centre
“The statue of Sardar Patel will not only strengthen our cultural values but will also become a symbol of the relationship between the two countries”“India is not only a nation but also an idea and a culture”“India does not dream of its own upliftment at the cost of detriment of others”“Freedom fighters dreamt of an India that would be modern and progressive and, also, deeply connected with its thinking, philosophy and its roots”“Sardar Patel restored the Somnath temple to commemorate the legacy of thousands of years”“During the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are rededicating ourselves to the pledge of creating a New India of Sardar Patel’s dream”“India’s Amrit pledges are spreading globally and connecting the world”“Our hard work is not just for us. Welfare of entire humanity is linked with India’s progress”The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre (SMCC), Markham, Ontario, Canada on the occasion of inauguration of Sardar Patel’s Statue there via a video message.
At the outset, the Prime Minister conveyed his greetings on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and Gujarat Day. He noted that he has felt the positive impact of Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre during his visits to Canada. He remembered the affection and love of Indian origin people during his 2015 visit, in particular. “This statue of Sardar Patel in Sanatan Mandir will not only strengthen our cultural values but will also become a symbol of the relationship between the two countries”, the Prime Minister said.
Elaborating on the depth of Indian ethos and values in the diaspora, the Prime Minister said that Indians might live anywhere in the world for any number of generations but their Indianness and loyalty towards India never diminishes. Indians, the Prime Minister said, work with full dedication and integrity for the county of their domicile and carry their democratic values and sense of duty with them. This is because “India is not only a nation but also an idea, it is also a culture. India is that higher level thought- which talks of 'VasudhaivKutumbakam'. India does not dream of its own upliftment at the cost of the detriment of others.”
The Prime Minister said that the Sanatan Mandir in Canada or any other country enriches the values of that country also. When Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is celebrated in Canada, that is a celebration of shared democratic values. “I believe, this celebration of the Amrit Mahotsav of India's independence will give an opportunity to the people of Canada to understand India more closely”, he added.
Calling the location and statue of Sardar Patel there a broad picture of New India, the Prime Minister said that the freedom fighters dreamt of an India that would be modern and progressive and, also, deeply connected with its thinking, philosophy and its roots. That is why, said the Prime Minister, in newly Independent India, Sardar Patel restored the Somnath temple to commemorate the legacy of thousands of years. “Today, during the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, we are rededicating ourselves to the pledge of creating a New India of Sardar Patel’s dream and ‘Statue of Unity’ is a major inspiration in that”, the Prime Minister emphasized. Replica of ‘Statue of Unity’ in Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre means that India’s Amrit pledges are not confined to boundaries of India. This pledge is spreading globally connecting the world, he said.
The Prime Minister reiterated global dimension of the Amrit pledges and said when we talk of Aatmnirbhar Bharat, we talk of opening new possibilities of progress of the world. Similarly, in Yoga’s propagation, a feeling of everyone being disease-free is inherent. In issues like sustainable development and climate change, India is representing entire humanity. “Our hard work is not just for us. Welfare of entire humanity is linked with India’s progress”, The Prime Minister emphasized and concluded by calling for an enhanced role of Indian diaspora in taking this message forward.
कनाडा में भारतीय संस्कृति और मूल्यों को जीवंत रखने में ओन्टारियो स्थित सनातन मंदिर कल्चरल सेंटर की भूमिका से हम सब परिचित हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2022
आप अपने इन प्रयासों में कितना सफल हुये हैं, आपने किस तरह अपनी एक सकारात्मक छाप छोड़ी है, अपनी कनाडा यात्राओं में मैंने अनुभव किया है: PM @narendramodi
एक भारतीय दुनिया में कहीं भी रहे, कितनी ही पीढ़ियों तक रहे, उसकी भारतीयता, उसकी भारत के प्रति निष्ठा लेश मात्र भी कम नहीं होती।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2022
वो भारतीय जिस देश में रहता है पूरी लगन और ईमानदारी से उस देश की भी सेवा करता है: PM @narendramodi
जो लोकतांत्रिक मूल्य, जो कर्तव्यों का ऐहसास उसके पुरखे भारत से ले गए होते हैं, वो उसके दिल के कोने में हमेशा जीवंत रहते हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2022
ऐसा इसलिए, क्योंकि भारत एक राष्ट्र होने के साथ ही एक विचार भी है, एक संस्कार भी है: PM @narendramodi
भारत वो शीर्ष चिंतन है- जो 'वसुधैव कुटुंबकम' की बात करता है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2022
भारत दूसरे के नुकसान की कीमत पर अपने उत्थान के सपने नहीं देखता।
भारत अपने साथ सम्पूर्ण मानवता के, पूरी दुनिया के कल्याण की कामना करता है: PM @narendramodi
आज़ादी के बाद नए मुकाम पर खड़े भारत को उसकी हजारों सालों की विरासत याद दिलाने के लिए सरदार साहेब ने सोमनाथ मंदिर की पुनर्स्थापना की।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2022
गुजरात उस सांस्कृतिक महायज्ञ का साक्षी बना था: PM @narendramodi
आज आजादी के अमृत महोत्सव में हम वैसा ही नया भारत बनाने का संकल्प ले रहे हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2022
हम सरदार साहेब के उस सपने को पूरा करने का संकल्प दोहरा रहे हैं: PM @narendramodi
आज जब हम 'आत्मनिर्भर भारत' अभियान को आगे बढ़ाते हैं, तो विश्व के लिए प्रगति की नई संभावनाएं खोलने की बात करते हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 1, 2022
आज जब हम योग के प्रसार के लिए प्रयास करते हैं, तो विश्व के हर व्यक्ति के लिए 'सर्वे संतु निराम' की कामना करते हैं: PM @narendramodi
