Political integration unites territories, constitutional democracy unites citizens: Vice-President
Vice‑President C.P. Radhakrishnan highlighted that Mahatma Gandhi and Subhas Chandra Bose were key figures in India’s independence movement, while Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s efforts were crucial in merging the princely states into the newly independent nation. He emphasized that political integration binds territories and that constitutional democracy unites citizens across the country. This perspective underscores the enduring relevance of unity in India's democratic framework.