Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday blamed late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for the problems in Kashmir, saying had the policy of first Home Minister Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel been followed, things would have diametrically opposite.
Speaking at a function to mark the 142nd birth anniversary of Patel, the Chief Minister went on to say that the situation in Kashmir spiralled out of control because the proposals of Patel were sidelined and Nehru had his way in handling the situation.
The Chief minister also urged the young generation to know about Sardar Patel and his contributions to the nation.
"Nation building is only possible by following and emulating the ideas of Patel and the life he lived," Yogi said, adding that it was because of his steely determination that 543 small and big provinces merged and the union of India was formed.
He also flagged off the "Run for Unity" marathon, which has been taking place on Patel's anniversary ever since the NDA government came to power at the Centre in 2014.
--IANS
md/nir
Disclaimer: No Business Standard Journalist was involved in creation of this content
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app