New York City (TIP): On the 141st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bharat Ratna awardee and an i n v a l u a b l e contributor in the freedom struggle and founding of independent and united India, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was celebrated at the Indian consulate here on 31 october, 2016.

A documentary on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was screened on the occasion followed by remarks by the Consul General Riwa Ganguly Das who paid rich tributes to Sardar Patel, describing him as a great leader.

Some community leaders also spoke.