Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 141st Birth Anniversary Monday Oct 31,2016

The day is being celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day). PM Modi tweeted, "I bow to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. We recall his rich contribution to India".

I bow to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. We recall his rich contribution to India. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 31 October 2016

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875 in Nadiad, a small village in Gujarat.

He was conferred with the highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, in 1991 for his services to the nation.

Patel was popularly known as the 'Iron man' of India.