Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said Sardar Patel's life was a journey of "service to the motherland" and he was "truly the architect of modern India".
"Sardar Patel's life is a journey of deep-rooted courage, dedication & service to the Motherland. He is truly the architect of Modern India," Modi tweeted on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.
A 'Run for Unity' will mark India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary Oct 31, being observed as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'.