Tributes Pour In for Sardar Patel's 151st Jayanti Today

New Delhi, October 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined several other leaders in remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary. Patel was the former Deputy Prime Minister of India and the country’s first Home Minister.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid respects to Patel as the Iron Man of India and a pioneer of Akhand Bharat. He said Patel gave his whole life to building a strong, prosperous and capable nation.

The Prime Minister added that Patel’s sacrifice and devotion in the service of Mother India remain a major source of inspiration for building a developed and self-reliant India.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also honoured Patel on social media. Calling him the architect of modern India, Shah said Patel stood as a symbol of national unity and integrity.

Shah said Patel brought together a nation divided into princely states with remarkable courage and foresight, laying a firm foundation for a strong India. He noted that Patel also gave the country’s administrative framework a solid base by establishing the All India Services.

Shah further pointed to Patel’s leadership in the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas, which he said were a remarkable example of service and leadership in the cause of farmers’ rights. He added that Patel’s patriotism and sense of duty would continue to motivate every citizen toward building an “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”

Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, also paid tribute. In his post on X, he described Patel as a Bharat Ratna and a symbol of the nation’s unity and integrity. He said Patel’s determination and strong will would keep inspiring generations.

Gadkari also conveyed greetings for National Unity Day to all citizens.

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal too remembered Patel on X. He called him a builder of modern India and a powerful symbol of national unity.

Lal said the vision of “Ek Bharat aur Shreshtha Bharat” draws strength from Patel’s farsightedness and efforts. He added that under the Prime Minister’s leadership, the government is determined to build the India of Patel’s dreams.

The leaders described the day as a moment to honour Patel’s contribution to the unity of the nation.

The tributes were paid on Patel’s birth anniversary, which is observed as National Unity Day.