Sardar Patel: From Ignored to Icon - BJP's Tribute to the 'Iron Man'

BJP president J P Nadda praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for uniting India and criticized Congress for sidelining him for four decades post-Independence. Nadda claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi rightly honored Patel by building the world's tallest statue in his memory, ensuring Patel's rightful place in history.

BJP president J P Nadda has lauded Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's pivotal role in unifying India, while criticizing the Congress for ignoring him for four decades after Independence. According to Nadda, it is only under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership that Patel has found 'the correct and rightful place' in history.

Speaking at an event commemorating Patel's birth anniversary, Nadda recounted how Patel managed to consolidate 562 princely states into a unified nation within two years. He further accused the Congress of deliberately sidelining Patel during their governance from 1950 to 1991.

Nadda also praised Modi for building the world's tallest statue of Patel in Kevadia, describing it as a true tribute. He maintained that only Modi has succeeded in acknowledging Patel's contributions, offering a fitting homage to the 'Iron Man' of India.

(With inputs from agencies.)