Sardar Patel deprived of Bharat Ratna for long, efforts made to erase his contribution: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contribution to India's unification. He mentioned efforts to undermine Patel's role and his delayed Bharat Ratna award. Shah praised Prime Minister Modi for honoring Patel with the Statue of Unity. The government will celebrate Patel's 150th birth anniversary with a nationwide program from 2024 to 2026.