Speaking on this occasion, Dhesi described Sardar Patel as a great freedom fighter and a symbol of national unity, who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and kept the nation united.
He said functions in the memory of Sardar Patel would be organized in the entire state tomorrow. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will also start 'Run for Unity' from Kurukshetra.
Among officers who were present on this occasion were Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sanjeev Kaushal, Special Principal Secretary R K Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) PK Mahapatra, Director General of Police Yash Pal Singal, Additional Chief Secretary (Excise and Taxation) Roshan Lal, Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) S S Dhillon, Additional Chief Secretary (Power) Rajan Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary (Town and Country Planning) P Raghvendra Rao.