Bhubaneswar, Oct. 31 -- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday called upon the people of Odisha to draw inspiration from the ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and work together towards building a prosperous, peaceful and developed state.
Addressing the National Unity Day celebrations marking the birth anniversary of India's first Deputy Prime Minister, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, Majhi highlighted Patel's extraordinary political vision, unwavering determination and pragmatic leadership, which played a historic role in integrating more than 560 princely states into a united India.
The Chief Minister said Patel's ideals of national unity, integrity and patriotism continued to hold immense relevance and would remain a g...