"The 'Statue of Unity' is a message to the entire world that nobody can break India's unity and integrity and nobody can tamper with India's universality," he said.
But it is said, how long can clouds keep the sun hidden," the senior BJP leader said.Īlso Read | Sardar Patel charted India's destiny after Independence: Yogi AdityanathĪs the situation changed in the country, Sardar Patel received the Bharat Ratna, and the world's tallest statue, dedicated to Sardar Saheb, was also constructed to pay homage to him, he said. He was neither conferred the Bharat Ratna (the country's highest civilian honour), nor proper respect.
After independence, his contributions were never given proper respect and place. "It is unfortunate that efforts were made to forget Sardar Saheb. Recalling Sardar Patel's contribution to unite India after independence, Shah said it was because of the former's effort that Lakshadweep could become an integral part of India. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will continue to inspire generations to come, and the 'Statue of Unity', dedicated to Patel, is a message to the world that India's future is bright and nobody can break the country's unity and integrity.Īddressing a gathering at the world's tallest 'Statue of Unity' at Kevadia in Gujarat's Narmada district on the occasion of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, Shah also targeted the opposition, saying efforts were made to forget the 'Iron Man of India'.
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