New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee paid a heartfelt tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, on his 150th birth anniversary today.

Through a message on his WhatsApp channel, Banerjee lauded Patel's pivotal role in uniting the princely states and his unwavering commitment to national integration.

"On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, we pay homage to the Iron Man of India, a visionary whose will, integrity, and statesmanship laid the foundation of a united nation," Banerjee wrote.

"Sardar Patel's life remains a timeless lesson in courage, pragmatism, and national unity. His tireless dedication to integrating the princely states and his belief in a strong, cohesive India co...