Raksha Mantri Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Dr. Sonelal Patel on his Jayanti
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh paid heartfelt tributes to the founder of Apna Dal, Dr. Sonelal Patel, on the occasion of his Jayanti, remembering his lifelong commitment to social justice and the empowerment of the underprivileged.
In a message shared on social media, the Raksha Mantri said that Dr. Sonelal Patel dedicated his life to the cause of social justice, social harmony and safeguarding the rights of the deprived and backward sections of society.
Shri Rajnath Singh noted that Dr. Patel’s relentless struggle for the welfare and upliftment of marginalized communities earned him widespread respect and recognition. He said that Dr. Patel’s ideals, unwavering commitment and valuable contributions to public life would continue to inspire generations.
The Raksha Mantri further emphasized that Dr. Sonelal Patel’s legacy of working for an inclusive and equitable society would always be remembered with deep respect and gratitude.
अपना दल के संस्थापक, डॉ. सोनेलाल पटेल जी की जयंती पर उन्हें भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि।उन्होंने सामाजिक न्याय, समरसता तथा वंचित एवं पिछड़े वर्गों के अधिकारों के लिए आजीवन संघर्ष किया। उनका संघर्ष, उनके विचार एवं सार्वजनिक जीवन में उनका योगदान हमेशा याद किया जाएगा।
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 2, 2026