Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Rajnath Singh Highlights Patel's Opposition to Nehru on Babri Masjid Funds
Rajnath Singh, the Defence Minister, gave a speech in Vadodara about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
He said that Patel was a true secularist who didn't believe in appeasing certain groups.
Singh mentioned that when Nehru wanted to use government money to build the Babri Masjid, Patel opposed it.
Patel also supported the rebuilding of the Somnath Temple using private donations, not government funds.
Singh praised Patel for his dedication to national interest and unity.
He also talked about how Patel played a big role in India's independence and the integration of princely states.
Singh claimed that Nehru tried to downplay Patel's contributions and didn't give him the Bharat Ratna.
He said that the current government is honoring Patel's legacy through initiatives like the Statue of Unity.
Rajnath Singh praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for opposing Jawaharlal Nehru's proposal to use government funds for the Babri Masjid.
Patel supported the rebuilding of the Somnath Temple using private donations, not government money.
Singh claimed Nehru tried to downplay Patel's contributions and didn't give him the Bharat Ratna.
Patel played a significant role in the integration of princely states and the modernization of the Indian Army.
The Rashtriya Ekta Yatra is a march to honor Patel's legacy, starting on November 26 and ending at the Statue of Unity on December 6.
- Who
- Rajnath Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- What
- Rajnath Singh's speech highlighting Patel's opposition to Nehru's proposal to use government funds for the Babri Masjid
- When
- During the Rashtriya Ekta Yatra, November 26 - December 6
- Where
- Sadhli village, Vadodara, Gujarat
- Why
- To mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel and discuss his contributions and views
Nehru's Stance
Patel's Stance
Use of Government Funds for Babri Masjid
Nehru's Stance
Jawaharlal Nehru proposed using government funds to build the Babri Masjid.
Patel's Stance
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel opposed the use of government funds for the Babri Masjid.
Reconstruction of Somnath Temple
Nehru's Stance
Nehru questioned the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple.
Patel's Stance
Patel supported the reconstruction of the Somnath Temple using private donations, not government money.
- Speaker
- Rajnath Singh
- Event
- Sardar Sabha
- Location
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Date
- November 26 - December 6
- Key Figures
- Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Main Issue
- Use of public funds for Babri Masjid
- Patel's Stance
- Opposed government funds for Babri Masjid
- Nehru's Stance
- Proposed government funds for Babri Masjid
Sources
Nehru wanted to use public funds on Babri, Patel opposed: Rajnath Singh
'Nehru wished for govt funded Babri Masjid, Sardar Patel opposed it'
‘Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Was Truly Secular’: Rajnath Singh Says 'Iron Man' Opposed Jawaharlal Nehru's Govt-Funded Babri Masjid Idea
"This Is A Lie": Congress Snaps At Rajnath Singh's Nehru-Babri Masjid Jab
‘Complete lie’: Congress rubbishes Rajnath Singh’s ‘Nehru wanted to build Babri Masjid with public money’ remark
'New distraction': Oppn slams Rajnath over 'Nehru-Babri' remark
