PM Modi pays floral tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ekta Nagar on Saturday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Saturday. The visit marked the 151st birth anniversary of the former Deputy Prime Minister, which is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, according to the Free Press Journal.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi described Patel as the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of the nation. He stated that Patel dedicated his life to creating a strong, prosperous, and capable India.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Patel and extended greetings to citizens on National Unity Day. Shah described Patel as the architect of modern India and the symbol of national unity and integrity.
Shah credited Patel with using his courage and foresight to bring together princely states to build a united nation. He also noted Patel's role in establishing the All India Services.
The Home Minister further highlighted Patel's contribution to farmers' movements through the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas. He said Patel's dedication and patriotism would continue to inspire citizens toward building 'One India, Great India'.