On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today interacted with over 600 students from across the country who participated in the programme Know Your Leader in New Delhi. Addressing the students, Mr Birla said that India’s youth, guided by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s vision and values are driving the nation towards Viksit Bharat through innovation, science, technology, and leadership. He also noted that the world today looks up to India as a beacon of hope, progress, and stability which is powered by the energy, talent, and determination of its young citizens. Mr Birla observed that Sardar Patel’s visionary leadership laid the foundations of India’s political unity and administrative strength. Highlighting his transformative leadership, the Speaker said that he converted the spirit of freedom into the framework of governance, enabling India to stand firmly on the global stage as a democracy rooted in strength and inclusivity.