PM Modi, Other Leaders Pay Tribute To 'Iron Man Of India' Sardar Patel On 73rd Death Anniversary. IN PICS

Several leaders paid floral tributes to India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. Sardar Patel, called the architect of modern India, played a vital role in integrating hundreds of princely states into the Union. (Image Source: PTI)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took it to X (Formerly known as Twitter) to hail Patel's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the nation's unity. (Image Source: X/@Narendramodi)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah remembered him and hailed his indomitable spirit and relentless efforts to integrate hundreds of diverse states to form the modern India. (Image Source: X/@AmitShah)

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to Patel and said, 'We all know Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as a great freedom fighter. Today's India is formed of the dreams of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.' (Image Source: X/@ANINewsUP)

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said Sardar Patel's great personality and dedication to the nation was an inexhaustible source of inspiration for the countrymen. (Image Source: X/@Bhupendrapbjp)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted this photo with the caption, 'One of the bravest sons of Maa Bharti, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be remembered for his valiant efforts to defeat the oppressive British Raj. Post Independence, his iron determination united a fragmented nation and his administrative acumen became the bedrock of good governance. On his punyatithi, my tributes to Bharat’s Loh Purush whose thoughts and works inspire generations of desh bhakts.' (Image Source: X/@himantabiswa)