He also said that the opposition grand alliance will be "wiped out on November 14. "Your workers insulted Modi ji's mother. You used abusive language against Modi ji, and you have insulted Chhathi Maiya. When the boxes are opened on 14 November, the (Grand) Alliance will be wiped out," Shah said
"Yesterday, Rahul Baba came and used some words to insult PM Modi. But by insulting PM Modi, he also insulted Chhathi Maiya. He said that those who celebrate Chhath Puja do drama. Rahul Baba, you will not understand the importance and faith of Chhathi Maiya. Neither will your mother. You use abusive language against PM Modi. Just look at history. The number of times Congress leaders have used abusive language against Modi ji. Congress has been wiped out," the home minister said
Earlier in the day, he also announced a series of grand celebrations to mark the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. "The Home Ministry has decided that, from this year onward, a grand parade will be held on every 31st October...During the Parade, CAPFs and State Police forces will showcase their skills, discipline, and valour. PM Modi will take part in the parade at 7:55 A.M., the way parade is conducted in Republic Day, the same will be held on the Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel every year," he said
Speaking in Bihar on the birth anniversary celebrations of the 'Iron Man', the Union Home Minister accused Congress of deliberately sidelining Patel post-independence, delaying a Bharat Ratna for him by 41 years due to lack of respect, and failing to build any samadhi or memorial. He credited Narendra Modi, as Gujarat CM, for commissioning the world-famous Statue of Unity and Sardar Patel Memorial
The Home Minister also announced a fortnight-long cultural programme in Ekta Nagar from November 1 to 15
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