Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950)

Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), popularly known as Sardar Patel, was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He was an Indian barrister and statesman, a leader of the Indian National Congress and a founding father of the Republic of India who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and elsewhere, he was often addressed as Sardar

PM Narendra Modi Flags Off 'Run For Unity' On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Birth Anniversary

PM Narendra Modi and Rajnath Singh flag off 'Run for Unity' on Sardar Patel's birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off a marathon in New Delhi, called the 'cc', on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who attended the early morning event in Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, addressed the people who have gathered there. In his address, he asked citizens to work for India's unity. PM Modi also said unity in diversity was India's greatest asset and people must work toward building the nation based on this source of strength.