Modi govt to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel with two-year-long programme

New Delhi: The Narendra Modi government will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026.

This was announced by Home Minister Amit Shah through a post on 'X'.

He said Patel'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 honour 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 epitomised," he said.

Patel was born on 31 October, 1875 at Nadiad in Gujarat. The union government has been observing October 31 as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas' or National Unity Day since 2014 to foster and reinforce its dedication to preserving and strengthening the unity, integrity and security of the nation.