CM Bhupendra Patel releases book on kingdom of Patidars in Ahmedabad
'The freedom struggle started with the non-cooperation movement, while today's time is of prosperity through cooperation. The development of a society where people are united with each other through cooperation, sympathy and mutual trust, continues to move forward,' he said.
CM Patel said there is strength in unity, adding that when people work together, the biggest tasks can be done easily as collective strength is more impressive than individual strength.
'Gujarat is making progress in every field today due to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. For this, the Prime Minister has given priority to matters ranging from cleanliness to semiconductors and green energy,' he said.
Talking about the nine resolutions by the Prime Minister, Patel said that the former has already started campaigns to tackle the challenges ahead in the future. 'We have to keep our heritage alive along with the development of the country by making cleanliness a habit. He had asked to increase the green cover through campaigns like 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' to defeat the challenge of global warming and to develop the habit of water conservation in the future generation through campaigns like 'Catch the Rain',' he added.
President of Vishv Umiya Foundation, RP Patel, said that at the time of Independence, there was only one indigenous kingdom of Patidar community in Patdi. 'Today, everything from ploughs to helicopters is being built by the people of this community. Temples are centres of power.'
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