Delhi: The Union Government will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a two-year nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, announced on Wednesday.

Announcing this decision in a post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Shah said that “Sardar Patel Ji’s enduring legacy as the visionary behind the establishment of one of the world’s most robust democracies and his pivotal role in unifying India from Kashmir to Lakshadweep remains indelible. To honor his monumental contributions, the government of India, under the leadership of PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji, will commemorate his 150th birth anniversary with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026.”

“This celebration will serve as a testament to his remarkable achievements and the spirit of unity that he epitomized,” he added.

Known as the Iron Man of India, Sardar Patel was the first home minister and deputy prime minister. He was also the main force behind the integration of over 550 princely states into the Union of India.

His birth anniversary on October 31, 1875, is observed as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ or National Unity Day, to promote and reinforce the commitment to maintaining the nation’s unity, integrity, and security. DeshGujarat