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President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary at a commemorative event in the national capital. 

President Droupadi Murmu paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary at Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi. She also offered floral tributes to Sardar Patel at Gantantra Mandap, Rashtrapati Bhavan. https://t.co/jqqrieIEND

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 31, 2026

The leaders paid their respects to the Iron Man of India, remembering his contribution to national unity and the integration of the country.

Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan paid his respectful tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary at Sardar Patel Chowk in New Delhi today. https://t.co/2QnuLJxKFV

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) October 31, 2026

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta also paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the occasion.

On #RashtriyaEktaDiwas, joined Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji, Hon’ble Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Ji, Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Ji, Hon’ble CM Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji, and Hon’ble MP Smt. Bansuri Swaraj Ji in paying homage and floral tributes to Lauh Purush Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ji at Sardar Patel Chowk, Sansad Marg. His steadfast resolve and monumental legacy of national unity remain the guiding light and talisman for an integrated, united and resilient #ViksitBharat. @rashtrapatibhvn

— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) October 31, 2026

The Governor of Maharashtra, Jishnu Dev Varma, also paid tribute to India's first Deputy Prime Minister on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

देशाचे माजी उपपंतप्रधान सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल यांच्या १५१ व्या जयंतीनिमित्त महाराष्ट्राचे राज्यपाल जिष्णु देव वर्मा यांनी लोकभवन सरदार पटेल यांच्या प्रतिमेला पुष्पांजली वाहून अभिवादन केले. https://t.co/zRu2G7e1t4

— Governor of Maharashtra (@maha_governor) October 31, 2026

The birth anniversary of Sardar Patel is observed as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) across the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on also Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151th birth anniversary, remembering his contribution to national unity and the integration of India.

In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi described Patel as the architect of an undivided India and the Iron Man of the nation, saying his life was dedicated to building a strong and self-reliant country.

अखंड भारत के प्रणेता देश के लौह पुरुष सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल को उनकी जयंती पर सादर नमन। उन्होंने एक सशक्त, समृद्ध और समर्थ भारत के निर्माण के लिए अपना जीवन समर्पित कर दिया। मां भारती की सेवा में उनका त्याग और समर्पण विकसित एवं आत्मनिर्भर भारत के निर्माण के लिए बहुत बड़ा प्रेरणास्रोत है।

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 31, 2026

“On the occasion of his birth anniversary, heartfelt salutations to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of the nation. He dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. His sacrifice and dedication in the service of Mother India serve as a profound source of inspiration for building a developed and self-reliant India,” PM Modi said.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tribute to Patel and extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of National Unity Day.

In a post on X, Shah described Patel as the architect of modern India and credited his courage and foresight with bringing together princely states to build a united nation. 

आधुनिक भारत के शिल्पकार, राष्ट्रीय एकता और अखंडता के प्रतीक, लौह पुरुष सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल जी की जयंती पर उन्हें कोटि-कोटि नमन एवं समस्त देशवासियों को 'राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस' की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। सरदार साहब ने अपने अदम्य साहस और दूरदर्शिता से रियासतों में बँटे देश को एक सूत्र में पिरोकर मजबूत भारत की नींव रखी और अखिल भारतीय सेवाओं की आधारशिला रखकर देश की प्रशासनिक व्यवस्था को सुदृढ़ आधार दिया। खेड़ा और बारडोली सत्याग्रह के माध्यम से किसानों के अधिकारों के लिए उनका संघर्ष जनसेवा और नेतृत्व का अनुपम उदाहरण है। राष्ट्रहित को सर्वोपरि रखने वाले सरदार साहब का त्याग, समर्पण और राष्ट्रप्रेम हर एक देशवासी को 'एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत' के निर्माण की दिशा में प्रेरित करता रहेगा।

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 31, 2026

“On the birth anniversary of the architect of modern India, the symbol of national unity and integrity, the Iron Man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ji, we offer him millions of salutations and extend our heartfelt greetings to all fellow citizens on ‘National Unity Day’. With his indomitable courage and foresight, Sardar Sahab wove together a nation fragmented into princely states into a single thread, laying the foundation of a strong India, and by establishing the All India Services, he provided a robust base to the country's administrative system. His struggle for farmers' rights through the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas stands as an unparalleled example of public service and leadership," he said. 

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He further said Patel’s dedication to the nation and his commitment to placing national interests above all would continue to inspire citizens.

“The sacrifice, dedication, and patriotism of Sardar Sahab, who always placed the interests of the nation above all, will continue to inspire every citizen towards building ‘One India, Great India’,” Shah said.