<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that if people are able to see a United India now, it is entirely on account of the sagacity, sensibility, and strategic skills of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Sharing his thoughts in the 49th edition of Mann Ki Baat today, Mr Modi said, the nation will pay tribute to Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary on 31st of this month and the world's tallest skyscraping statue, the statue of unity, will be dedicated as a true tribute to Sardar Patel. The Prime Minister also urged people to participate in the largest possible numbers in the run for unity to be organized on that day.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The Prime Minister said, Indian Sports are witnessing an upswing with each passing day and India is setting new records not just in the field of sports but also in hitherto uncharted areas.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi said, India had successfully organized FIFA Under- 17 World Cup last year and this year Hockey World Cup 2018 is being organized at Bhubaneswar.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mentioning about 'Self 4 Society' portal which has been launched with a view to motivate employees of IT companies for social activities and providing them with opportunities to perform in this field, Mr Modi said,  their dedication and vigour can make each Indian feel proud. He said, the spirit of  'We not I' will surely inspire people.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi also conveyed best wishes for Dhanteras, Deepawali, Bhaiya Dooj and Chhatth.</span>