Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Gujarat BJP Defends National Film Awards Venue, Criticises Uddhav
The National Film Awards honour people who make films in India.
Gujarat BJP spokesperson Dr Anil Patel defended the decision to hold the ceremony in Kevadia Colony.
He said the awards belong to the whole country, not one state.
Films in many Indian languages compete for these awards.
Patel said Kevadia represents the idea of India staying united.
He also pointed to the Statue of Unity as an important attraction there.
Patel criticised Uddhav Thackeray and his political group over their objections.
He said Thackeray should think more about the national interest.
Gujarat BJP criticised Uddhav Thackeray over remarks about holding the National Film Awards in Kevadia Colony.
The party said the National Film Awards belong to the entire nation, not to any particular state or region.
Gujarat BJP spokesperson Dr Anil Patel said films in multiple Indian languages compete for the honours.
Patel defended Kevadia as a venue representing the spirit of “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”
Patel accused Thackeray’s faction of opposing Gujarat’s development and said voters in Maharashtra had rejected it.
- Who
- Gujarat BJP chief spokesperson Dr Anil Patel criticised Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray.
- What
- The dispute concerns Thackeray’s remarks about the venue of the National Film Awards and Gujarat BJP’s defence of Kevadia Colony.
- When
- The article refers to Thackeray’s recent remarks but does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The ceremony is to be held at Kevadia Colony; Patel also referred to earlier ceremonies held outside Delhi, including in Chennai.
- Why
- Gujarat BJP said the awards are national honours and that Kevadia symbolises “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat.”
Gujarat BJP’s Position
Uddhav Thackeray’s Objection
National Film Awards venue
Gujarat BJP’s Position
Gujarat BJP said the awards are national honours and can be held outside Delhi, including at Kevadia Colony.
Uddhav Thackeray’s Objection
Uddhav Thackeray reportedly raised remarks about the venue, but the article does not provide the details of his objection.
Gujarat’s political role
Gujarat BJP’s Position
Dr Anil Patel accused Thackeray’s faction of repeatedly opposing Gujarat and its development for political gain.
Uddhav Thackeray’s Objection
The article does not include a response from Uddhav Thackeray or Shiv Sena (UBT) to that accusation.
Political legitimacy
Gujarat BJP’s Position
Patel said voters in Maharashtra had shown Thackeray’s faction its place and described it as “Uddhav Sena.”
Uddhav Thackeray’s Objection
The article does not state Thackeray’s faction’s view on Patel’s characterisation.
- Event
- National Film Awards ceremony
- Proposed venue
- Kevadia Colony
- Gujarat BJP spokesperson
- Dr Anil Patel
- Awards scope
- Films in various Indian languages compete for the honours
- Venue rationale
- Gujarat BJP described Kevadia as representing “Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat”
- Landmark mentioned
- The Statue of Unity, dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Political criticism
- Patel accused Uddhav Thackeray’s faction of opposing Gujarat’s development