'Working toward One Nation-One poll,' says Narendra Modi on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the National Unity Day celebration, underlined the spirit of unity and inspiration. He stated that the last decade has been filled with "unprecedented achievements for the unity of India" and that national unity will be reflected in every initiative and mission of the government.
Modi was addressing the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas program in Kevadia, a district in the Indian state of Gujarat.

He said, "Sardar Patel's powerful voice, this grand program near the Statue of Unity, this panoramic view of Ekta Nagar, and the wonderful performances here--these glimpses of mini India--everything is so amazing and so inspiring. Just like August 15 and January 26, this event on October 31 fills the whole country with new energy. I wish all the countrymen a very happy National Unity Day."

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Prime Minister highlighted that his government was working towards achieving One Nation One Poll which will ensure simultaneous polls for Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

"...We are now working towards One Nation One Election, which will strengthen India's democracy, give optimum outcome of India's resources and the country will gain new momentum in achieving the dream of a developed India. Today, India is moving towards One Nation One Civil Code that is a Secular Civil Code," he said.

"The last 10 years have been full of unprecedented achievements for the unity and integrity of India. Today, commitment to national unity is visible in every work and every mission of the government. As true Indians, we must celebrate every effort towards national unity with enthusiasm and energy, strengthening new resolve, hopes, and excitement. This is the true celebration. By promoting India's languages, we strengthen the bonds of unity. The New Education Policy is a shining example, which the nation has proudly embraced," the Prime Minister added.

PM Modi also stated that for the next two years, India will celebrate Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary. To honour his contributions to India's unity, all government initiatives will reflect national unity.

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"Today marks the beginning of Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary year, and the country will celebrate this milestone for the next two years. This is a tribute to his extraordinary contributions to India. This period will be filled with honouring his remarkable achievements, and national unity will be reflected in every initiative and mission of the government. When India gained independence, some people in the world estimated that India would disintegrate. They had no hope that a united India could be created by uniting hundreds of princely states, but Sardar Sahib did it. This was possible because Sardar Sahib was a realist in his behaviour, truthful in his resolve, humanitarian in his action, and nationalist in his aim," the PM said.

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