PM Modi honors Sardar Patel on his 151st birth anniversary at Statue of Unity

On October 31, 2024, <b>PM Narendra Modi</b> paid homage to <b>Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel</b> at the towering Statue of Unity in Gujarat, marking the leader’s <b>151st birth anniversary</b>. The ceremony underscores a pattern where symbolic gestures often eclipse pressing local needs, leaving citizens waiting for improvements in water, roads and basic services. Meanwhile, the state’s administrative machinery continues to wrestle with budget approvals, delaying projects that could alleviate these gaps. For the people of Gujarat, the tribute is a fleeting photo‑op; everyday hardships remain untouched.