Lucknow, Dec 15 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik and chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country's first deputy Prime Minister, on his 68th death anniversary.
While saluting the eminent leader, Mr Yogi said, "Sardar Patel was the architect of the Republic of India. On this sacred occasion, I bow down in respect of India's precious gem on behalf of the state of Uttar Pradesh."
Talking about the gigantic statue of the leader in Gujarat, he said that the respect which the leader should have been given after Independence, was now being given to the stalwart.