Bhubaneswar, Dec, 16: On the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the great architect of India’s unity and integrity, I offer my humble tribute.
After independence, the firmness and farsighted vision with which he integrated hundreds of princely states into India and laid the foundation of a strong and unified nation will always remain etched in golden letters in Indian history. His ideals will continue to inspire us to move forward on the path of national service and devotion to duty.