Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh highlighted the significance of history, stating that a society that forgets its past loses its future and moral compass. Speaking at a symposium during the New Delhi World Book Fair, he emphasized that history forms the basis of democratic institutions and national character.
A QR code was introduced to facilitate access to a newly released coffee table book, “Shri Veer Vithal Bhai Ki Gaurav Gatha: Ek Shatabdi Yatra,” aiming to broaden its readership. Singh stressed that preserving Veer Vithalbhai Patel’s legacy is not just an academic endeavor but a democratic duty.
Singh praised the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat for shedding light on a neglected chapter of India’s freedom struggle through a meticulously researched publication. He hailed the book as a genuine historical account of a crucial period in Indian history.
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta underlined the pivotal role of the years 1912 to 1933 in India’s independence movement, culminating in Veer Vithalbhai Patel’s passing on October 22, 1933. Gupta lauded Patel as a revolutionary figure who laid the groundwork for Indian parliamentary democracy.
Gupta noted that Veer Vithalbhai Patel provided guidance to prominent national leaders like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Subhas Chandra Bose, predicting his future recognition as a key architect of India’s freedom struggle. The symposium, attended by various dignitaries and scholars, also included the screening of a documentary narrated by Anupam Kher.
