On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing the masses on Tuesday at Sandhli village in Vadodara, stated that India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, wanted to build the Babri Masjid with public funds, but Sardar Patel did not allow this plan to succeed. He said that Sardar Patel was a secular leader who believed in unity. He also added, “There are some people who criticize his efforts and contributions, while many others appreciate the work he did.” No one can forget his contribution to the integration of Indian states, which is why he continues to reside in the hearts of every Indian.


