<span style="color: #222222;">Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today remembered the iconic freedom fighter and Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death Anniversary. In a series of tweets, Mr Naidu said, Sardar Patel was a towering statesman and an illustrious leader who cared deeply for the welfare of the farmers and worked incessantly for the uplift of the downtrodden.<br />''<br />''Vice President said, Sardar Patel played a monumental role in the peaceful integration of over 560 princely states. His legendary life continues to inspire every Indian to work towards strengthening the unity and integrity of the nation and eliminating social evils from society.</span><br />