Embassy pays tribute to the ‘Iron Man’

RIYADH — The Embassy of India, Riyadh in cooperation with the International Indian School – Riyadh jointly organized a variety of activities in the school auditorium to celebrate the 141st birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, recently. Sardar Patel, popularly known as the ‘Iron Man’ of India, a freedom fighter and leader with an uncompromising vision of integrating India post independence, was extolled in event On the occasion, Ambassador Ahmad Javed addressed the audience comprising Embassy officials, principal, vice principals, teachers and over 1,000 students (boys and girls) in the school auditorium, highlighting the significant contribution of Sardar Patel to the freedom struggle of our country and to the founding of independent and united India. A series of activities was held on the occasion. Students of KG participated in a coloring competition. The teachers of the section adorned the walls of the corridor with murals on the theme “Sardar Patel — the freedom fighter”. Students of Primary Section displayed their enthusiasm for the day by contributing information charts to be exhibited on the walls of the section. The theme proposed for the event was “The Man of Unity”. The Middle Section students participated in an Essay Writing Competition on the theme “A Tribute to the Iron Man”. While, the Secondary and Senior Secondary students took part in the “Book Reading” activity. Reading materials on the “Achievements of Sardar Patel” and “National Integration” were shared among students. Murals were put up along the aisles of the section, combined with informative and inspirational quotes by famous personalities. A 39-minute documentary “Man of Silence – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel”, was shown to over 1,000 students of senior classes in the auditoruim. The Ambassador presented prizes to the students who excelled in the competitions. — SG