Sardar Patel is architect of modern India: Modi

'Sardar Patel's life is a journey of deep-rooted courage, dedication &; service to the Motherland. He is truly the architect of Modern India,' Modi tweeted on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said Sardar Patel's life was a journey of "service to the motherland" and he was "truly the architect of modern India".

"Sardar Patel's life is a journey of deep-rooted courage, dedication &; service to the Motherland. He is truly the architect of Modern India," Modi tweeted on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary.

A 'Run for Unity' will mark India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary Oct 31, being observed as 'Rashtriya Ekta Diwas'.