PM Modi honours Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity on National Unity Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 151st birth anniversary.
By Spark News Desk · · India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on October 31, 2026. The event marked Patel’s 151st birth anniversary and took place on National Unity Day.
Sardar Patel, India’s first Home Minister, played a key role in integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after independence in 1947. The Modi government has observed October 31 as National Unity Day since 2014 to celebrate Patel’s legacy.
Modi praised Patel’s dedication to nation-building and called him a source of inspiration for creating a strong and self-reliant India. The ceremony included a visit to the Statue of Unity, which was built in Patel’s honour.
Why it matters
The tribute underscores the government’s focus on national unity and Patel’s historical role in shaping modern India. It aims to inspire citizens with his legacy of integration and resilience.
Sources
- PM Modi offers floral tributes to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity — The Hindu
- Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper: Ticket booking opens, commercial run from November 3; check fare — The Indian Express
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