The Congress on Saturday said as a nation, attention must be paid to the words of the Iron Man of India Sardar Patel and divisiveness will only cause us further pain and create more problems.
The grand old party paid tribute to the leader on his 69th death anniversary.
“Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the Iron Man of India, served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of Independent India and later as the Home Minister. He was one of the most prolific Congress leaders and instilled a sense of duty in every generation that has preceded him. We honor him”, the Congress tweeted.
In another tweet, the grand old party said, “as a nation we must pay heed to the words of our Iron Man, Sardar Patel. Divisiveness will only cause us further pain and create more problems”.
Taking to the twitter, AICC communication in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala also paid tribute to Patel.
“When the hard times come, the difference between the coward and the brave is known, because at that time the coward finds an excuse and the brave find the way”, Mr Surjewala quoted Patel.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also paid their homage to Patel.
“Tributes to the great Sardar Patel on his Punya Tithi. We remain eternally inspired by his exceptional service to our nation,” the Prime Minister tweeted.
