Sardar patel: PM Modi paid tribute to Sardar

PM Modi paid tribute to Sardar Patel on his 150th birth anniversary, honoring his role in nation-building. To mark the occasion, tributes poured in from across the country. Sardar Patel laid the foundations of an integrated India; wherein regional loyalties were overshadowed by the desire to build a strong and united nation. His tireless efforts fructified when most of the rulers agreed to the dissolution of their respective States, surrendering control of thousands of villages, jagirs, palaces, institutes, cash balances amounting to crores and a railway system of about 12,000 miles to the Indian government. On October 12, 1949, Patel outlined the concept of ... Learn about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , India’s Iron Man, his role in freedom struggle, integration of princely states, and nation-building efforts. About Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelSardar Vallabhbhai Patel , often referred to as the "Iron Man of India," was a prominent Indian statesman and a key figure in the country’s struggle for independence. Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Patel played a crucial role in shaping modern India.