PM Modi Pays Tribute To Sardar Patel | New Delhi, Oct. 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat.
The tribute took place at Ekta Nagar on Patel’s 151st birth anniversary, October 31, 2026.
Modi reached the Statue of Unity in the morning and honoured the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister.
October 31 is observed as National Unity Day to commemorate Patel’s birth anniversary. He played a key role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union after Independence.
Modi praised Patel’s contribution to national integration and nation-building. He said Patel dedicated his life to building a strong, prosperous and capable India.
“Heartfelt tributes Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the pioneer of ‘Akhand Bharat’ and the Iron Man of the country, on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India,” Modi said.
The Prime Minister added that Patel’s sacrifice and devotion continue to inspire the nation. He said these values support the vision of a developed and self-reliant India.
PM Modi Pays Tribute To Sardar Patel | Patel Played Key Role in National Integration
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat. He died on December 15, 1950.
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After Independence in 1947, Patel became India’s first Home Minister. He was credited with integrating more than 560 princely states into the Indian Union.
The Union Government has observed October 31 as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, since 2014.
The observance aims to reinforce the nation’s commitment to unity, integrity and security.
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