Dehradun, Nov. 1 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday paid floral tributes to the statue of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, at Ghantaghar on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary. The Chief Minister also inaugurated and participated in the Unity March Walkathon. On this occasion, he administered oaths promoting Swadeshi and a Drug-Free Uttarakhand, said in a press release.

Paying homage to Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Chief Minister said that it was due to his indomitable courage, foresight, and spirit of national service that India stands today as a powerful and unified nation.

CM Dhami stated that Sardar Patel dedicated his entire life to the unity and integrity of the countr...