PM Modi addresses Canada's Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre; inaugurates Sardar Patel statue
PM Modi said, “The 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.”
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Ontario, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre (SMCC), Ontario in Canada on the occasion of the inauguration of Sardar Patel’s Statue. Prime Minister Modi conveyed his greetings on Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and Gujarat Day.
PM Modi inaugurated the statue on the occasion of Gujarat Diwas, on May 1, and noted that he has felt the positive impact of Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre during his visits to Canada. About the establishment of Sardar Patel's statue he said, “The 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.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Sanatan Mandir in Canada or any other country enriches the values of that country as well. When Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is celebrated in Canada, that is a celebration of shared democratic values. He further added, “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."
Relating Sardar Patel's statue to a broader picture of New India, the Prime Minister said that Indian 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 in the newly Independent India, Sardar Patel restored the Somnath temple to commemorate the legacy of thousands of years.
PM Modi reiterated global dimension of the Amrit pledges and said that broadly Atmanirbhar Bharat resembles 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. He said, “Our hard work is not just for us. Welfare of entire humanity is linked with India’s progress.”
