Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary on Saturday, October 31, marking National Unity Day.
In a post on X, PM Modi described Patel as the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of India, recalling his lifelong dedication to building a strong, prosperous and capable nation.
PM Modi said Patel’s sacrifice and commitment to the service of the country continued to serve as a profound source of inspiration for building a developed and self-reliant India.
अखंड भारत के प्रणेता देश के लौह पुरुष सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन। उन्होंने एक सशक्त, समृद्ध और समर्थ भारत के निर्माण के लिए अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया। मां भारती की सेवा में उनका त्याग और समर्पण विकसित एवं आत्मनिर्भर भारत के निर्माण के लिए बहुत बड़ा प्रेरणास्रोत है।
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2026
Shah also paid tribute to Patel, describing him as the architect of modern India and a symbol of national unity and integrity.
Extending greetings to citizens on National Unity Day, the Home Minister highlighted Patel’s role in integrating hundreds of princely states into a unified nation through his courage and foresight.
In his post, Shah recalled Patel’s contribution to establishing the All India Services, which provided a strong foundation for India’s administrative system. He further highlighted the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas as examples of Patel’s leadership and commitment to farmers’ rights.
Shah said Patel’s sacrifice, dedication and patriotism would continue to inspire citizens towards building ‘One India, Great India’.
आधुनिक भारत के शिल्पकार, राष्ट्रीय एकता और अखंडता के प्रतीक, लौह पुरुष सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन एवं समस्त देशवासियों को ‘राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस’ की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
सरदार साहब ने अपने अदम्य साहस और दूरदर्शिता से रियासतों में बँटे देश को एक सूत्र में पिरोकर मजबूत भारत की नींव रखी और अखिल भारतीय सेवाओं की आधारशिला रखकर देश की प्रशासनिक व्यवस्था को सुदृढ़ आधार दिया। खेड़ा और बारडोली सत्याग्रह के माध्यम से किसानों के अधिकारों के लिए उनका संघर्ष जनसेवा और नेतृत्व का अनुपम उदाहरण है।
राष्ट्रहित को सर्वोपरि रखने वाले सरदार साहब का त्याग, समर्पण और राष्ट्रप्रेम हर एक देशवासी को ‘एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत’ के निर्माण की दिशा में प्रेरित करता रहेगा।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 31, 2026
Patel served as India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. His pivotal role in integrating princely states following Independence earned him the title ‘Iron Man of India’.
National Unity Day is observed every year on October 31 to commemorate Patel’s birth anniversary and promote national unity, integrity and solidarity.
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