New Delhi, Dec. 6 -- Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan graced the closing ceremony of the Sardar @150 Unity March -National Padyatra at the Statue of Unity, Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on Saturday.

He paid rich tribute to Sardar Patel's historic role, stating that the nation will always remain indebted to the Iron Man of India for unifying the country.

Addressing the gathering, the Vice-President said it was a profound honour to participate in the culmination of this historic national padyatra, adding that this was his first official visit to the sacred land of Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel since assuming office.

He paid rich tribute to Sardar Patel's historic role in integrating more than 560 princely states, stating, "Our natio...