Press release

Commemoration of 141st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel- 31st October 2016

The 141st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as ‘Íron Man of India’, one of the great social leaders who played a crucial role in the freedom of India and the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India,  is being celebrated in Serbia by organizing special lectures and screening of documentarytitled "Man of Silence - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel"  and Biopic “Sardar” on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Faculty of Philology of the  University of Belgrade; Faculty of Philosophy of the University of Novi Sad; 8th Gymnasium High School, Belgrade; etc.

Publicity of the event through the Embassy’s social media platforms and its in-house outreach activities generated lot of interest among the public. Special articles on Sardar Patel will feature prominently including on internet portals.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. A statesman of integrity, Sardar Vallabbhai Patel, played a quintessential role in helping India garner independence from the British rule. He was the man who guided the country to become a united, independent nation and played a key role in the integration of over 500 princely states into the Indian Union.  For his leadership activities and the ability to lead thousands of people, he was given the forename ‘Sardar’, meaning Chief. It was his sheer sense of wisdom, practical acumen, sharp mind, great organizational skills and political insight that helped Patel become one amongst the greatest leaders of India.

Place: Belgrade
Date: October 31, 2016