Narendra Modi today laid the foundation station for a huge statue- intended to be the world's tallest- of Saradar Vallabhbhai Patel, the iconic Gujarat leader who was India's first Home Minister. In recent weeks, Mr Modi and his party the BJP have been accused by the Congress of trying to appropriate the legacy of a lifelong Congressman.
- India would have been divided further and not have been united if we did not have a leader like Sardar Patel.LK Advani, BJP leader 31/10/2013
- Sardar Patel is an idol of unity who unified the nation with his skill and leadership. He will always be remembered as a great unifier of the country. Narendra Modi ji is laying the foundation of the statue of unity of Sardar Patel today. More than 5 lakh villages will contribute for this statue.This will be a tribute to Sardar Patel ji and the entire nation salutes him today.Prakash Javadekar, BJP leader 31/10/2013
- BJP believe that it has to correct lot of wrongs in the history of the India. Many great leaders did not get the due place in history that they deserve. Today is the landmark day in the history of the nation and 1.5 crore people are proud today as they are being able to commemorate the works of Mr Sardar Patel. BJP will work to achieve the respect for the great leaders of this nation that they deserve.Capt Abhimanyu, BJP leader 31/10/2013
- It is a very good day today as it is Sardar Patel's birthday.Kirti Azad, BJP leader 31/10/2013
- Sardar-Humility personified! Modi- Conceit and Arrogance personified Sardar - United India Modi- Divides NDA BJP and Hindus and MinoritiesDigvijaya Singh, Congress leader on Twitter 31/10/2013
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