The government will commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with a two-year-long nationwide programme from 2024 to 2026 to honour his monumental contribution to the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Wednesday.
He said Sardar 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 @narendramodi Ji, will commemorate his 150th birth anniversary with a two-year-long nationwide celebration from 2024 to 2026," Shah wrote in a social media post.
The home minister said this celebration will serve as a testament to his remarkable achievements and the spirit of unity that he epitomised.
Patel was born on October 31, 1875, at Nadiad in Gujarat.
As part of the celebrations, various programmes are organised across the country, recalling Sardar Patel's contribution to unify India.
