On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Union Home Minister Amit Shah targeted the Congress. Amit Shah said that many attempts were made to forget Sardar Patel but for how long can Badals keep the sun hidden. Amit Shah addressed a public meeting at the world’s tallest statue ‘Statue of Unity’ at Kevadiya in Gujarat’s Narmada district.
Amit Shah said, ‘It is unfortunate that efforts were made to forget Sardar Saheb. After independence his contribution was never given due respect and place. He was neither given Bharat Ratna nor due respect, but it is said that how long the clouds can keep the sun hidden.
The Union Home Minister said that as the circumstances changed in the country, Sardar Patel was given the Bharat Ratna, the world’s tallest statue dedicated to Sardar Saheb was constructed to pay tribute to him.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will continue to inspire generations to come. The ‘Statue of Unity’ dedicated to him gives a message to the world that India has a bright future and no one can destroy the unity and integrity of the country.
Shah narrated the story of Lakshadweep joining India
Recalling the contribution of Sardar Patel in the efforts to unite India after independence, Shah said that it was only because of his efforts that Lakshadweep could become an integral part of India. Shah said, ‘When India got independence on August 15, Sardar Saheb sent the Indian Navy’s ship Tir to Lakshadweep. A few hours after the Indian Navy hoisted the tricolor there, Pakistan ships also reached there. But by then the tricolor had already been hoisted there. In this way Lakshadweep could become a part of India and a large part of India’s coastline is protected from there.
Shah said that Kevadiya, where the 182-metre-tall ‘Statue of Unity’ is located, has become a place of pilgrimage for India’s unity, nationalism and patriotism. He said that through this statue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid true tribute to Sardar Patel and he conceived the world’s tallest statue.
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