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New Delhi, Mar 11 :  Indian politician Sardar Patel's biography -- 'The Man Who Saved India' by Hindol Sengupta -- is all set to be adapted into a mega web series of the same name, publishers Penguin Random House India announced on Monday. 

The series will be adapted by Sunil Bohra (Bohra Bros) and Shailesh R Singh (Karam Media), makers of popular Bollywood films like "Gangs of Wasseypur" and "Tanu Weds Manu". 

The production, which traces Patel's journey towards becoming one of the tallest leaders in the Indian polity, sheds light on Patel's contribution to the freedom struggle, and how he earned the title of 'Sardar' from Mahatma Gandhi.

It will also look at how an ordinary young boy from Gujarat with skeletal education went on to ace one of the toughest law exams in the United Kingdom.

"I was always mesmerized by the persona of Sardar Patel and his contribution of merging the princely states into the union of India. I hail from Jodhpur and can hence relate to it better than anyone else," Bohra said.

He added that Sengupta's book, which came last year only, encompassed all facets of Patel's persona, and hence they have decided to "stay as close to the book as possible".

The author too was pleased that the filming rights to his book were bought by Bohra, who he said has the "the vision, the tenacity and the instinctive understanding of how to bring Sardar Patel's story to life". 

"This is a story which is truly larger than life, and I believe that Sunil is the right person to give this story the visual mounting and the distribution muscle that it requires so that it can enthral a new generation around the world," he added.                [Agencies]
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New Delhi, Oct 31: Delhi government on Tuesday observed the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Rastriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). On this occasion, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal administered pledge of 'National Unity Day' to the officers and officials of the Government here at Delhi Secretariat. State chief secretary M M Kutty also took the pledge. UNI
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New Delhi, Oct 31: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday showered praise on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, describing him as 'not only an organiser par excellence but one who turned out to be a people’s leader'. Stressing that the invaluable contribution of the 'Iron Man' in building a modern and unified India needs to be remembered by every Indian, he said Sardar Patel was a selfless leader, who placed the country’s interests above everything else and shaped India’s destiny with single-minded devotion. He was addressing the two-day national conference on ‘Making of a Gandhian Nationalist - A Study of the Life and Times of Sardar Patel’ here. The Vice President to buttress his point said that acknowledging the monumental contribution of Patel in nation building, the nation's first prime minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had said, ‘History will call him the builder and consolidator of new India’. He further quoted Mahatma Gandhi as saying, 'Many were prepared to follow me, but I could not make up my mind as to who should be my deputy commander. Then I thought of Vallabhbhai'. Sardar Patel was not only an organiser par excellence but also turned out to be a people’s leader,' he said 'In a truly masterful display of statesmanship, Sardar Patel ensured a smooth integration of the troubled domains by not allowing the situation to deteriorate into civil unrest. There was neither bloodshed nor any kind of rebellion as he went about the task of building a strong India with a missionary zeal,' he said. Minister of State for Culture (I/C) and Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh Sharma and other dignitaries were among those present, an official release here said. UNI
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New Delhi, Oct 31: President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 142nd birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The President, officers and staff paid floral tributes in front of a portrait of Sardar Patel in Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier, this morning, the President visited Patel Chowk in New Delhi to pay floral tributes at the statue of the late leader fondly remembered as the Iron Man. He also planted a sapling in the Mughal Gardens, President's Secretariat said in a release. UNI
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Kolkata, Oct 30: The Government observes October 31 all over the country as a day of special occasion, to foster and reinforce the Government’s dedication to preserve and strengthen unity, integrity and security of our nation, by celebrating it as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. Sardar Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, was born on October 31, 1875. Although his official birthday is still unknown, Patel wrote his date of birth to be October 31 on his matriculation examination paper, hence, the day is celebrated as his birth anniversary and is also observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. One of the most influential personalities to have fought for Independence, Sardar Patel , hailing from a farmer's family lived a simple life and was known for his wisdom and diplomatic skills. Surpassing the celebrations in recent years, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas this year is going to be a much bigger affair. The day will be marked by taking of pledges to uphold the nation’s unity, mass mobilization, paramilitary march past, Run for Unity, poster and quiz competitions and exhibitions to highlight the Sardar’s role at the critical juncture in India’s history. There will be celebrations at the national level and across the country. Preparations are in full swing. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, has written to Chief Ministers to make suitable arrangements for the celebrations. The occasion is really pious, as the nation not only has to mark its gratitude to a formidable personality of Indian freedom struggle, but at the same time educate and update the new generation about him. In the National Capital Territory of Delhi, celebrations on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas between 0700 and 0800 hours include offering Floral Tribute to Sardar Patel at Patel Chowk by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, followed by administering Pledge and flagging off the Run for Unity. ‘Run’ will take place from National Stadium - C-Hexagon – Shah Jahan Road Radial – India Gate (1.5 km). A large gathering is expected to participate in the Run. P.V. Sindhu (Badminton), Mitali Raj (Cricket) and Sardar Singh (Hockey) are likely to participate. The Run will be organized by experienced Coaches from Sports Authority of India. Ministries/ Departments involved in organizing the programme include Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Department of Sports, Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and GNCTD and Organizations involved include CPWD, NDMC, DDA, SAI, CAPFs and Delhi Police. UNI
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