The Prime Minister Narendra Modi Paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, PM hailed him as the “iron man” who laid the foundation of a strong and prosperous India.
The path shown by him will always inspire us to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country, he tweeted.
The prime minister has often expressed his deep admiration and respect for him and has been the brain behind the Statue of Unity project in Gujarat, a tribute to Patel who had passed away in 1950.