{
  "id": 17329935,
  "title": "'Architect Of Akhand Bharat': PM Modi Pays Tribute To Sardar Patel On Birth Anniversary, Says His Legacy Inspires A Strong, Developed & Self-Reliant India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/architect-of-akhand-bharat-pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-sardar-patel-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T03:00:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/architect-of-akhand-bharat-pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-sardar-patel-on-birth-anniversary-says-his-legacy-inspires-a-strong-developed-self-reliant-india"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the architect of Akhand Bharat, on what would have been his 156th birth anniversary. Modi described Patel as the Iron Man of the nation, whose sacrifice and dedication continue to inspire the building of a Viksit, self-reliant Bharat. The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, also paid tribute to the country's first Home Minister, extending greetings to citizens on National Unity Day. Patel's role in integrating princely states into the Indian Union and his unwavering commitment to national integrity are celebrated on this day.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, describing him as the architect of Akhand Bharat and the Iron Man of the nation, and said his sacrifice and dedication continue to inspire the building of a Viksit and self-reliant Bharat. Also Watch: In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “On the occasion of his birth…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}