To commemorate the 149th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the visionary behind united India, Vishv Umiyadham, Ahmedabad organised the Sardar Patel Rashtra Chetana Maha Sammelan as part of the 'Rashtra Chetana with Spiritual Consciousness' campaign. On the occasion 20 royal descendants from the country, including Lakshyarajsinh Mewad, the lineage holder of Maharana Pratap, and Vijaysinhji Maharaj, the great-grandson of Raja Krushnakumarsinhji, Maharaj of Bhavnagar, were honoured.
Sardar Patel is a source of pride not only for the Patidar community but for the entire society, said Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel, who was the chief guest on the occasion. In his address, Bhupendra Patel lauded Vishv Umiyadham for its groundbreaking initiative in recognising royal families, emphasising its potential to inspire national consciousness among the youth. He said, “Vishv Umiyadham, known for its pioneering services, continues to play a significant role in this regard. Sardar Patel's legacy is a source of pride not only for the Patidar community but for the entire society, uniting people in admiration for his contributions to the nation,”he added.
For the first time the royal families were honoured, says R P Patel, president of Vishv Umiya Foundation. He said, “The programme simultaneously served as an exemplary showcase of social harmony within our society. Furthermore, the completion of the world's tallest Jagat Janani Ma Umiya temple, soaring to a remarkable height of 504 feet in Jaspur, Ahmedabad, stands as a matter of immense pride for the Sanatan Dharma community. Vishv Umiyadham takes pride in being the pioneering global organisation to recognize and honour India's royal families,” R P Patel added.
Lakshyarajsinh Maharaj said, Ma Umyia is not just the mother of the Patidars but also his own mother. During his address Lakshyarajsinhji Maharaj, acknowledged Vishv Umiyadham's monumental undertaking, which he described as a Bhagirath endeavour, marking an unprecedented achievement in history.
Umiyadham launches IAS academy
Setting a world record, 10,000 cars participated in a massive car rally, converging from different districts of the state. Vishv Umiyadham played a pivotal role in organising the rally and earning a place in the Gold Book of World Records. Furthermore, CM Patel inaugurated the Vishv Umiyadham IAS Academy, a significant educational initiative. The academy began its operations in Nikol, furthering the organisation's commitment to fostering leadership and excellence in education.