<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary today.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">In a tweet, Mr Modi said, people remain eternally inspired by his exceptional service to the nation.</span><span style="color: #333333;"><br />'' <br />'' </span><span style="color: #222222;">Sardar Patel passed away on 15 December 1950. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has also paid tributes to Sardar Patel.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Home Minister Amit Shah also paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary today. In a series of tweets, Mr Shah said, Patel was truly a Bharat Ratna, who not only played an important role in independence but also pioneered the integration of the country. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said Sardar Patel is a unique source of inspiration for the people with his determination and strong will to reflect the vision of an organized and unwavering India.<br />''<br />''Mr Shah said, motivated by Sardar Patel's ideals and iron leadership, the government has created a safe and strong India in the last five years by eliminating corruption, casteism and appeasement.</span>