Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel

New Delhi, Dec 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday paid tribute to independent India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the 'Iron Man', 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. The Indian police also paid their respects to the country's first home minister.