<span style="color: #222222;">Union Home Minister Shah has said the citizens should work for the unity, integrity and prosperity of the country by walking the path of Sardar Patel.<br />''<br />''The Minister said this at the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas function held at the Statue of Unity- the world's tallest statue of Sardar Patel at Kevadia in Gujarat today.<br />''<br />''Speaking on this occasion, Mr. Shah has said that Iron man of India- Sardar Patel is the source of our inspiration. He said that today is the day to take oath for the unity and prosperity of the country by walking on the path of Sardar Patel.<br />''<br />''He said that the Statue of Unity- the world's tallest statue built by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the symbol of ideals of justice. The statue of Unity is also reminds us to work for farmers, poor and marginalized class by giving them equal rights and life with dignity.<br />''<br />''Mr. Shah said that Sardar Patel was the pioneer in cooperative movement in the country and thus making the farmers strong against the British rule during the freedom struggle.<br />''<br />''He said that Sardar Patel never hesitated taking bold steps. India's unity and integrity is the result of Sardar Patel's work and vision. Mr Shah said that resolution taken by the every Indian will help in rebuilding the country of Sardar Patel. He appealed to the people to take resolution and celebrate the year as the year of resolution.<br />''<br />''He said that the Modi government has given befitting honor by building the world's tallest statue in his memory. Today, the statue of Unity has become the Rashtriya Ekta Teerth.  <br />''<br />''Mr. Shah said that Narendra Modi government has provided basic necessities to the poor people of the country who had been deprived of development since last 70 years.<br />''<br />''Earlier, Union Home Minister paid floral tribute to Sardar Patel at the Statue of Unity- the symbol of National integrity. He also administered the oath of National integrity to all on this occasion. Mr. Shah is schedule to preside the 75th foundation day ceremony of Amul Dairy at Anand today.<br />''<br />''6 platoons of BSF, CISF, ITBP, CRPF and Gujarat police have participated in Ekta Parade. 23 police officers who won the medals in different international sports events have also joined the Ekta Parade.</span><br />