New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary on Saturday, October 31, 2026. On this occasion, the Prime Minister remembered the historical contribution of Sardar Patel to the unity, integrity and nation building of India. Describing Sardar Patel as the architect of united India and the ‘Iron Man’ of the country, he said that his entire life was dedicated to building a strong, organized and self-reliant nation.
Sharing a message on social media platform ‘X’, Prime Minister Modi remembered the courage, determination and visionary leadership of Sardar Patel. He said that Sardar Patel’s role was very important in uniting India after independence.
Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary is being celebrated as ‘National Unity Day’ across the country. Unity runs, oath taking and tribute programs are being organized in various states on this occasion.
PM Modi called Sardar Patel the architect of united India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi specifically remembered the historical contribution of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in his message.
He said that Sardar Patel’s life is an example of unwavering dedication towards the unity and integrity of the country.
The Prime Minister emphasized that Sardar Patel kept the national interest paramount even in difficult circumstances.
After independence, India faced many political and administrative challenges. One of the most important tasks was to include various princely states in the Indian Union.
Sardar Patel faced this challenge on the strength of his strong will and political foresight.
For this reason he is counted among the major producers of independent India.
Message of building a strong and self-reliant nation
Prime Minister Modi described the life of Sardar Patel as an inspiration for building a strong and self-reliant India.
He described Sardar Patel’s leadership and dedication towards the nation as exemplary for the present and future generations.
Sardar Patel believed that political unity, administrative strength and collective efforts are necessary for the progress of the country.
The process of unification of the country under his leadership played an important role in providing a stable political base to independent India.
Remembering his contribution, the Prime Minister gave the message of carrying forward the resolve of national unity.
This message has been given at a time when citizens across the country are being made aware of the importance of India’s diversity and integrity on the occasion of National Unity Day.
Floral tribute offered at the Statue of Unity
On the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also reached Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.
He paid tribute to Sardar Patel by paying floral tributes at the world famous ‘Statue of Unity’ located in Narmada district.
This program of the Prime Minister was a part of the main function of National Unity Day.
Various cultural and national integration related programs were organized on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel in Ekta Nagar.
According to the program released by the Prime Minister’s Office, the National Unity Day celebrations were scheduled to begin with paying tribute to Sardar Patel.
Played a decisive role in the unification of the princely states
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is considered the main architect of the political unification of India.
After achieving independence on 15 August 1947, the country faced the challenge of uniting hundreds of princely states.
The future of these princely states was important for the political stability of the Indian subcontinent after the end of British rule.
Sardar Patel, along with the then administrative officials and other associates, took forward the process of merger of the princely states with India.
He played an important role in making this work successful through political negotiations, agreements and necessary administrative measures.
His foresight gave a strong foundation to the present political form of India.
Due to this contribution, Sardar Patel is respectfully remembered as ‘Iron Man’.
Also had an important contribution in the freedom movement
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat.
He was among the prominent leaders of the Indian freedom struggle.
Influenced by the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi, he played an active role in the freedom movement.
In farmer movements like Kheda and Bardoli, he organized the farmers and fought for their rights.
Especially the Bardoli Satyagraha of the year 1928 gave him great recognition at the national level.
After the success of this movement, he came to be known as ‘Sardar’.
After independence, he became the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India.
He also made important contribution in strengthening the administrative system of the country.
What is the significance of National Unity Day?
Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary is celebrated as National Unity Day on 31 October every year in India.
From the year 2014, the Government of India started celebrating this occasion as National Unity Day.
Its objective is to make the countrymen aware of national unity, integrity and security.
Programs like ‘Run for Unity’ are organized on this day across the country.
Apart from this, the oath of national unity is also administered in government offices, schools, colleges and other institutions.
Through these events, the message is given to the citizens that India’s
