President Murmu, PM Modi, and other leaders paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary. The nation observed the day as National Unity Day to honor his immense contribution to India's integration and unity.
National Leaders Pay Homage to Sardar Patel
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary at a commemorative event in the national capital. The leaders paid their respects to the Iron Man of India, remembering his contribution to national unity and the integration of the country. Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion. The Governor of Maharashtra, Jishnu Dev Varma, also paid tribute to India's first Deputy Prime Minister on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The birth anniversary of Sardar Patel is observed as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) across the country.
PM Modi and Amit Shah Remember the Iron Man
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on also Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151th birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to national unity and the integration of India. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi described Patel as the architect of an undivided India and the Iron Man of the nation, saying his life was dedicated to building a strong and self-reliant country. “On the occasion of his birth anniversary, heartfelt salutations to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of the nation. He dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. His sacrifice and dedication in the service of Mother India serve as a profound source of inspiration for building a developed and self-reliant India,” PM Modi said.
Amit Shah Highlights Patel’s Administrative Vision
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Patel and extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of National Unity Day. In a post on X, Shah described Patel as the architect of modern India and credited his courage and foresight with bringing together princely states to build a united nation. “On the birth anniversary of the architect of modern India, the symbol of national unity and integrity, the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ji, we offer him millions of salutations and extend our heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on ‘National Unity Day’. With his indomitable courage and foresight, Sardar Sahab wove together a nation fragmented into princely states into a single thread, laying the foundation of a strong India, and by establishing the All India Services, he provided a robust base to the country's administrative system. His struggle for farmers' rights through the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas stands as an unparalleled example of public service and leadership," he said.
He further said Patel’s dedication to the nation and his commitment to placing national interests above all would continue to inspire citizens. “The sacrifice, dedication, and patriotism of Sardar Sahab, who always placed the interests of the nation above all, will continue to inspire every citizen towards building ‘One India, Great India’,” Shah said.
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