Congress pays tribute to Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary, criticises efforts to ‘appropriate’ his legacy

Ramesh noted, “Nehru had come to Godhra after laying the foundation for the educational township Vallabh Vidya Nagar near Anand—named, of course, after Sardar Patel. At Godhra, Nehru spoke of how averse he was to the unveiling of statues, especially for living personalities, but he had made an exception in the case of Sardar Patel because they were the closest of colleagues and because of the Sardar’s unique contributions to the making of Independent India. This is among the very few, if not the only, busts of Sardar Patel erected while he was alive.”Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in her tribute on X, called Patel “one of the architects of modern India,” saying, “From India’s freedom struggle to the creation of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ji’s contribution is an example of service and dedication towards the country.”The Congress, on its official X handle, added that Patel will always continue to inspire the people of the country.Born in Nadiad, Gujarat, in 1875, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a prominent figure in India’s struggle for Independence. Renowned for his exceptional leadership and unyielding commitment to national integration, he is remembered as the “Iron Man of India.” He passed away in 1950.



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