New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today paid a powerful tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the "Iron Man of India," on his birth anniversary, saying he united India into a single thread and laid the unshakable foundation for the nation's unity and integrity.
Writing on his WhatsApp channel, Gandhi recalled the first Home Minister's "monumental contribution to India's unity and integrity," specifically praising the courage and foresight that defined his leadership.
"A respectful tribute to the first Home Minister of the country, the Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Ji, on his birth anniversary," Gandhi wrote.
He further emphasized the lasting nature of Patel's work, stating, "By weaving India into a single thread (uni...