Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: PM Narendra Modi Pays Floral Tribute To Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel At Statue Of Unity, Hails His Legacy On 151st Birth Anniversary | Video
Ekta Nagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of the former Deputy Prime Minister's birth anniversary.
#WATCH | Ekta Nagar, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity on his birth anniversary.
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2026
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Patel's birth anniversary is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).
In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid homage to Patel, describing him as the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of the nation.
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…
— 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.
#WATCH | Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah pays floral tributes at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary. pic.twitter.com/UQbwZECVQm
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2026
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।
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 31, 2026
सरदार साहब ने अपने अदम्य साहस और दूरदर्शिता से रियासतों में बँटे देश को एक सूत्र… pic.twitter.com/wGXY067BjY
“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’,” Shah said.
He also highlighted Patel’s role in establishing the All India Services and his contribution to farmers’ movements through the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas.
#WATCH दिल्ली। केंद्रीय गृह मंत्री अमित शाह ने कहा,"हम सभी जानते हैं कि जब से नरेंद्र मोदी जी देश के प्रधानमंत्री बनें, तब से सरदार वल्लभ भाई पटेल की जयंती को हम राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस के रूप में मनाते हैं... सरदार साहब वो महान व्यक्तित्व हैं जिन्होंने न केवल देश के इतिहास को बदला,… https://t.co/sdpeEIiZsB pic.twitter.com/f8jgbmo0NA
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) October 31, 2026
“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.
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.
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