Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel birth anniversary: From the commoners to the dignitaries – President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary on Thursday, remembering the incredible contribution of the first home minister of India in laying a foundation for a united India. Patel is always remembered for his efforts in putting the country together at a time when India attained Independence from British rule. It was due to the foresightedness and acumen of Patel that over 550 princely states were merged with the Union of India and the country became united.
