Puri: Internationally acclaimed sand artist Sudarsan Patnaik paid tribute to Iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary today.
Taking to the microblogging site, the artist posted a picture of the mural built by him. The beautiful sculpture portrayed the image of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with Rashtriya Ekta diwas and Run for Unity inscribed in the backdrop.
Sudarsan Pattnaik✔@sudarsansand
Tribute to Iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with message “#RunForUnity , #RashtriyaEktaDiwas
The ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ or the National Unity Day is celebrated on October 31, which is the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel — an Indian politician who played an instrumental role in India’s struggle for independence, and later during the integration of the country.
At the time of independence, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played a key role in convincing several princely states to align with the Indian Union. The day of his birth, therefore, celebrates his efforts and contributions.
Prasanta Patnaik