PM Modi showcases his love for Sardar Patel on his birth anniversary

The Home Minister also remarked that Sardar Patel was not given his due for many years after Independence and mentioned that the Statue of Unity, at 182 m, is one of the tallest statues in the world and a fitting tribute to the iron man and a recognition of his contribution to India.
Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was an Indian politician. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India.

Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has become one of the fastest growing and largest economies of the world and is well poised to become a $5 trillion economy by 2024.