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President Murmu honours Sardar Patel on 151st birth anniversary
President Droupadi Murmu paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Saturday, marking the 151st birth anniversary of the independence leader credited with unifying India's princely states. The president underscored his pivotal role in shaping modern India's administrative framework.
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President Murmu remembered the 'Iron Man' as an unforgettable figure in India's freedom struggle and a principal architect of the nation's post-independence structure. In a message shared on social media, she emphasised Patel's historic contribution to the country's unification and institutional development.
Born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, Patel emerged as one of the most influential leaders during India's independence movement. His organisational acumen and political resolve were instrumental in integrating over 500 princely states into the Indian Union, a monumental task that shaped the nation's political geography.
To commemorate his legacy, India observes Patel's birth anniversary as National Unity Day, reflecting his enduring impact on the country's territorial and administrative cohesion. The observance underscores the nation's commitment to the values of unity and integrity that Patel championed throughout his career in public life.