Kolkata, 15 December (H.S.): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the 'Iron Man of India', on his death anniversary on Monday,

In her social media post, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote, My homage to the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, one of the architects of modern India, on his death anniversary. We salute his monumental service to the nation.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the architects of modern India. As the first Home Minister of independent India, he accomplished the historic task of integrating 562 princely states into the Indian Union. His unwavering resolve and skillful diplomacy played a crucial role in making India a unified nation.

Sardar Patel's exemplary service and dedication to the nation continue to be a source of inspiration. Under his leadership, India laid a strong foundation of unity and integrity. On his death anniversary, leaders and citizens across the country remembered him and pledged to uphold his ideals.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Priyanka Pandey