Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday paid tribute to independent India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 64th death anniversary.

"On his Punya Tithi, I pay my respects to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. India will forever be indebted to Sardar Patel for his tireless efforts to unite the nation", the prime minister said in a statement.