Narmada, Gujarat | October 31, 2025 | SKY LINK TIMES
The occasion, observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 (National Unity Day), honors the legacy of India’s “Iron Man,” who united more than 560 princely states to forge a united nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Narmada, Gujarat, on Friday.
On the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas i.e 150 birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has flagged two deadly attacks on the Iron Man of India in 1939 and hit out at the Congress for keeping the truth under wraps for 86 long years.
The revelations about the fatal attack on Sardar Patel came out after historian Rizwan Kadri spoke about ‘unveiling hidden history’ on Friday and spotlighted a documentary panel shedding light on twin deadly attempts on Sarda Patel’s life, which remained concealed for decades.
Rizwan Kadri, who is penning a documentary on the subject, said, “A significant historical revelation regarding Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is now on display at the Statue of Unity. A new documentary panel lifts the curtain on the two deadly attacks on him, revealing a conspiracy that remained concealed for 86 years.”
“The documentary panel exposes the alleged political conspiracy, orchestrated by indigenous princely states and the Muslim League behind attempts on Sardar Patel’s life,” he added.
The BJP, quick to lap on the revelations, trained guns on the Congress party, asking why it kept the fact hidden for 86 years.
Blaming the Muslim League, the BJP said that the outfit orchestrated two deadly attacks on Sardar Patel – first in Vadodara (January) and second in Bhavnagar (May 1939) but the then Congress governments buried the truth for their own convenience.
Further assailing the then governments to cover up the conspiracy to kill Sardar Patel, the BJP said the real ‘Lauh Purush’ stood strong and committed to Bharat’s unity, unfazed by attempts on his life and conspiracies.
“History must record the truth, not Congress’s edited version,” said the BJP in a post on X. The series of posts by the party unravels the conspiracy against Iron Man.
The deadly attacks on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel took place in 1939, when the nation was witnessing a turning point in its freedom struggle. This was the time when Sardar Patel was uniting the princely states through his Prajamandal movement. The Muslim League resorted to violence in the name of religion, leading to deadly attacks on him and his supporters, while Congress chose to stay mum and went on to ‘erase’ the conspiracy in the post-Independence era.
PM Modi Leads Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 Celebrations
During the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade and administered the national unity pledge, reaffirming the country’s commitment to integrity and internal security.
“I solemnly swear that I will dedicate myself to the preservation of the unity, integrity, and security of the nation,” PM Modi declared during the pledge ceremony.
“India pays homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th Jayanti. He was the driving force behind India’s integration, shaping our nation’s destiny in its formative years.”
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Leaders Across India Pay Homage
President Droupadi Murmu also paid floral tributes to Patel on this Rashtriya Ekta Diwas at Rashtrapati Bhavan, calling him a “great patriot, visionary leader, and nation-builder.” She urged citizens to uphold his ideals of unity and harmony.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his message, lauded Sardar Patel as the “symbol of national unity and integrity” and credited him with empowering India’s farmers through his leadership of the cooperative movement.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami joined in the tributes, describing Patel as a “visionary whose diplomacy and dedication built a united and empowered India.”
Legacy of the Iron Man of India
Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel began his career as a lawyer before joining Mahatma Gandhi’s freedom movement. He gained prominence during the Kheda Satyagraha of 1918, marking his emergence as a national leader.
After India’s independence, Patel led the historic integration of 565 princely states into the Indian Union — one of the most significant achievements in India’s modern history.
Patel passed away on December 15, 1950, but his vision continues to guide India’s unity and governance.
Since 2014, his birth anniversary has been observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, featuring events like the Run for Unity across the country to promote the ideals of national cohesion.
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