Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee Friday paid a heartfelt tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, on his birth anniversary. In a post on his WhatsApp channel, Banerjee recalled Patel’s instrumental role in integrating the princely states and his unwavering commitment to national unity.

“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. 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 continue to inspire generations to place the idea of the nation above all else,” Abhishek Banerjee wrote

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