NEW DELHI: PM Modi paid tribute to the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of independent India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on his death anniversary on December 15.
PM Modi said that Sardar Patel’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the nation’s unity laid the foundations of modern India.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Tributes to the great Sardar Vallabbhai Patel on his Punya Tithi. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the nation’s unity laid the foundations of modern India. His exemplary work guides us towards building a stronger, more united country. We continue to draw inspiration from his life and work towards realising his dream of a prosperous India.”