{
  "id": 17343711,
  "title": "Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2026: PM Narendra Modi Pays Floral Tribute To Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel At Statue Of Unity, Hails His Legacy On 151st Birth Anniversary | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/rashtriya-ekta-diwas-2026-pm-narendra-modi-pays-floral-tribute-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T04:38:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/rashtriya-ekta-diwas-2026-pm-narendra-modi-pays-floral-tribute-to-sardar-vallabhbhai-patel-at-statue-of-unity-hails-his-legacy-on-151st-birth-anniversary-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a floral tribute to the former Deputy Prime Minister at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat. Patel, known as the Iron Man of India and the architect of Akhand Bharat, is celebrated on October 31 as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). In a post on X, Modi hailed Patel's legacy, describing him as the one who dedicated his life to building a strong, prosperous, and capable India.\n\nUnion Home Minister Amit Shah also honored Patel on this occasion, describing him as the architect of modern India and crediting his courage and foresight for unifying the princely states. Shah emphasized Patel's efforts in establishing the All India Services and his crucial role in farmers' movements through the Kheda and Bardoli Satyagrahas. The tribute underscores Patel's enduring influence as a symbol of national unity and integrity.",
  "summary": "Ekta Nagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on the occasion of the former Deputy Prime Minister's birth anniversary. #WATCH | Ekta Nagar, Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity on his birth anniversary. (Source: DD News)…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}