Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion of his death anniversary on Thursday, recalling his indelible contribution to India.
“I pay homage to Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi and recall his everlasting contribution to India, especially in uniting our nation and giving impetus to all-round development,” Modi tweeted.
Patel, India’s first home minister, is credited with uniting the country by presiding over the union of hundreds of princely states. He passed away on December 15, 1950.