![]() ![]() In last year's Assembly elections, the BJP suffered defeats in several Patidar dominated seats, especially in Saurashtra. and because the government refused to budge. He called off his fast on the 19th day, after a few visits to hospitals, because of failing health. Recently, the leader of the stir, Hardik Patel, went on an indefinite fast to press for demands. ![]() Patidars have been pressing for quota in higher education and government jobs, but the state government has firmly said this is not possible within the Constitutional framework. ![]() The project draws to completion at a time when a large section of the community is believed to be unhappy with the ruling party over denial of reservation benefits. When the project was announced, the Patel community or Patidars were a firm supporter of the BJP. "The grandeur of the Statue of Unity matches the vision of the Prime Minister," says Singh. State Chief Secretary JN Singh told DNA that the statue was to honour the son of Gujarat and son of India for his unmatched contribution in uniting the nation. Its commemoration will mark the freedom fighter's 143rd birth anniversary. It was to be a tribute to the nation's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The Premier announced the project in 2010 as Gujarat's chief minister. The hive of workers is in a race against the clock to ensure the world's tallest statue, even if it enjoys the reputation only for a short time, is ready for inauguration on October 31 at the hands of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ![]()
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