Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Congress Accuses Home Ministry of Irregularities in Patel Anniversary Procurement
The Congress party has accused the Union Home Ministry of not following proper rules when buying things for a big celebration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birthday.
They say the ministry chose only five companies without a fair process and gave a lot of power to Pankaj Modi, the brother of the Prime Minister.
The Congress also mentioned that Pankaj Modi got special treatment in his job, like quick promotions and being re-hired after retirement, which they say is not fair.
They believe this is a misuse of public money and want the government to be more accountable.
Congress alleges irregularities and lack of transparency in the procurement of tableaux for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations.
The Union Home Ministry is accused of bypassing standard open tendering processes to favor five select firms.
Pankaj Modi, brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was appointed as an 'expert' to finalize tableaux designs with a daily remuneration of 10,000.
Congress questions the criteria for Pankaj Modi’s appointment and his authority, citing a history of alleged service rule violations.
The Congress party argues that the matter is of significant public interest and demands accountability for the alleged misuse of authority and public funds.
- Who
- Congress party, Union Home Ministry, Pankaj Modi
- What
- Allegations of irregularities in procurement for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations
- When
- During the press conference at AICC headquarters on Friday
- Where
- AICC headquarters, New Delhi
- Why
- Congress alleges favoritism and lack of transparency in the procurement process
- Event
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary celebrations
- Allegations
- Irregularities and lack of transparency in procurement
- Accused Ministry
- Union Home Ministry
- Accusing Party
- Congress party
- Alleged Beneficiaries
- Five select firms, including some with common ownership or familial links
- Controversial Appointment
- Pankaj Modi, brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as an 'expert' for tableaux designs
- Remuneration
- 10,000 per day
- Alleged Violations
- Rapid promotions and irregular re-appointment of Pankaj Modi in Gujarat Information Department