The Tussle Over Sardar Patel

The battle between the ruling Congress and the principle opposition party Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) over the legacy of iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel shows that the leaders of both parties have due respect towards the former veteran leader. By creating controversy over him both parties are showing him relevant in today's world. Actually both parties want to reveal some new facts about the iron man, Sardar Patel. They want to pay their true tribute to this great leader by creating controvery over him. The present tussle between the two parties are not result of an effort to woo the voters' mind in their party's favour instead both parties are making him famous. Indian politicians never tried to gain political mileage by distorting historical facts in their favour. The present controversy also shows that Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi is true follower of Sardar Patel and he follows the footprints of this great leader. Leaders of the other political parties, are not far behind in showing their respect to the former leaders. It is good indication that leaders of younger generation are showing their respect towards the former leaders. It is also a good indication that leaders of younger generation are trying to follow the footprints of former leaders. Showing respect towards our ancestors, is a part of our tradition and culture. It is not an issue of debate. The leaders of various parties are also enriching their knowledge about the former leaders. They are coming out with new new facts. Actually, political leaders conduct research work about history during the election to know the voters' mind. The BJP leaders are coming out with new facts. The BJP leaders' effort to know the new facts of history, is praiseworthy. They have started a new debate in the country over the iron man of India. A great leader like Narendra Modi likes rewriting new history. Veteran BJP leader L K Advani has also revealed new truth of Indian history by saying that the first Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru had once called Patel a total communalist. It is expected that in coming days when election will be near the corner, such issue would get momentum. It is also expected that not only Indian but the people of world would also be benifitted from historical knowledge of Indian leaders. It is a good news for the Indian democracy that political leaders are showing their interest in history.