Bhopal : Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. Referring to Sardar Patels statement “Trust is futile in the absence of power. Faith and strength, both are necessary to do any great work”, Chief Minister Shri Chouhan tweeted – “Humble tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ji, who laid the foundation of a strong, prosperous, and stunning nation by merging 562 princely states of India, on his death anniversary". “The incomparable participation of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Home Minister of independent India, in the making of modern India will be remembered for ages. Bharat Ratna, Iron Man, revered Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel jis brilliant and intense thoughts will always continue to inspire us Indians to protect the unity, integrity and sovereignty of the country.