Honoring Sardar Patel: The Iron Man's Unyielding Legacy

The Congress commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, expressing concerns over attempts to misappropriate his legacy by ideological adversaries of India's freedom and Constitution. Leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, pay tribute to Patel's pivotal role in national integration and modern India's creation.

On Thursday, the Congress paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, raising concerns over attempts to co-opt his legacy by those whose ideological mentors opposed India's Quit India Movement and criticized the Constitution.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the tributes, calling Patel the 'Iron Man of India' and recalling his contributions as the first Deputy Prime Minister. Kharge highlighted Patel's enduring influence on future generations.

Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra echoed these sentiments, acknowledging Patel's role in unifying India. Congress leaders also criticized the RSS for trying to appropriate Patel's legacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)