Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

October 31, 2026 3:23 PM

Amit Shah Flags Off ‘Run for Unity’, Sets 2029 Target for Drug-Free India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ in New Delhi to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). Addressing the gathering, Shah said Patel had transformed India's history and geography by uniting numerous princely states after Independence, laying the foundation for a united nation. He said Patel accomplished the task within 1,218 days of Independence, achieving what many leaders c...

October 31, 2026 1:57 PM

Centre announces Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 490 personnel

A total of 490 personnel from various States and Union Territories, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) have been awarded the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Padak for 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Saturday. The award recognises excellence in police operations, outstanding investigative work, exceptional performance, intelligence services and contributions to forensic science. It aims to promote high professional standards and boost the morale o...

October 31, 2026 12:11 PM

Sardar Patel’s contribution as principal architect of modern India is unforgettable: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday paid tributes on the 151st birth anniversary of 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said his contribution as a leading warrior of the freedom struggle and a principal architect of modern India is unforgettable. He played a historic role in the unification of the country and the establishment of a strong administrative system, she said in a post on X in Hindi. Born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on this day in 1875, Patel was a pivotal figure in India's struggle ...

October 31, 2026 11:08 AM

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated, laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation several development projects worth over ₹400 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, aimed at strengthening infrastructure and boosting tourism in the region. The projects include a sewage and water treatment plant, facade lighting, upgradation of Narmada Ghat, an IRCTC hotel, and the Rainforest, Unity and Eco Trail at Ekta Nagar. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone for several pro...

October 31, 2026 10:45 AM

Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Sardar Patel, Calls His Life an Inspiration for Youth

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel remains an enduring inspiration of sacrifice, patriotism and national unity for every youth. Addressing the gathering at the 'Run for Unity' event in New Delhi on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, Shah highlighted his contribution to India's national integration and said that the country achieved an undivided identity under his leadership in just 1,218 days. He said that Sardar P...

October 31, 2026 9:26 AM

PM Modi pays homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, saying he dedicated his life to the creation of a strong, prosperous, and capable India. The prime minister also said that Patel's sacrifice and devotion in the service of India serve as a great source of inspiration for building a developed and self-reliant India. "Heartfelt tributes Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the pioneer of 'Akhand Bharat' and the Iron Man of the country, on his birth ...

October 29, 2026 3:53 PM

PM Modi to visit Gujarat on October 30-31, launch projects worth over ₹14,400 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on October 30 and 31 to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹14,400 crore in Banaskantha and Ekta Nagar. The visit will also feature the release of the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, the launch of railway services and celebrations marking the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On October 30, the Prime Minister will visit the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre (BBBRC) and ...

May 28, 2026 6:15 PM

Parliamentary heritage must be preserved for future generations: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

India’s democracy continues to guide the world through its deep-rooted traditions of dialogue, participation and constitutional values, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Thursday while stressing the need to preserve the country’s parliamentary legacy for future generations. Addressing a gathering during the release of 89 volumes of the proceedings of the Central Legislative Assembly (1924–1930) and the launch of the inaugural issue of quarterly magazine ‘Vidhan-Chetna’ at the Delhi L...

April 22, 2026 1:01 PM

Civil services must reflect Sardar Patel’s ideals of integrity and neutrality: Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan

Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan invoked the vision of former Deputy Chief Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel while addressing the 18th Civil Services Day on Tuesday, underscoring that the core values of integrity, political neutrality and service to the nation remain the foundation of India's administrative framework. Highlighting Sardar Patel's address to the first batch of civil servants in 1947, Somanathan said, "The days when the service could be masters are over, and the officers must be gu...

December 15, 2025 1:36 PM

PM Modi pays tribute to ‘Iron Man’ Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 75th death anniversary, describing the Iron Man of India as a towering leader whose unparalleled contribution to nation-building will never be forgotten by a grateful nation. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "My respectful salutations to the Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, on his 75th death anniversary. He dedicated his life to weaving the country into a single thread. The grateful nation can never forget h...