Tributes pour in for ‘Iron Man’ of India on his death anniversary

On the 72nd death anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the ‘Iron Man’ to India, tributes poured in on Thursday recalling his everlasting contribution.                   

Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “I pay homage to Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi and recall his everlasting contribution to India, especially in uniting our nation and giving impetus to all-round development.”

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, “My heartfelt tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his punyatithi. The nation will remain indebted to his contribution in building a United India.”

Dr S Jaishankar tweeted, “Pay my homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his Punya Tithi. A visionary leader, committed social reformer, and a dedicated nationalist, his legacy will never be forgotten.”

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted, “I pay tribute to the architect & unifier of independent India, Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ji on his death anniversary. The Iron Man was a leading stalwart of India’s freedom movement who later guided India’s integration into a modern nation.”