Narendra Modi vs. Keshubhai Patel

Aug 16: Keshubhai Patel has attacked the pro-hindutva firebrand Narendra Modi. In a major discordance with the Modi he attacked the way of functioning of his government.

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Keshubhai Patel in a function organized by rebel minister in Surat showed his strife towards Modi government after the flag hoisting ceremony.

He in an open statement accused Modi’s government as autocratic without taking his name directly. For the first time Keshubhai has come out openly against Modi surprising the BJP high command. This unrest was started long before.

He accused Modi as not giving importance to people’s problem but instead industrialist got all the preferences.

After the defeat of bi-election in 2001, Keshubhai Patel was asked to make way to Narendra Modi. He braved Gordhan Zadafiya, Dhirubhai Gajera and Bavku Undhad’s courage .Gordan Zadafiya has told that he is ready to face consequences for 2002 riots and took moral responsibility for what he has done. He revealed that he was only following the Chief Minister’s order and it was his constitutional duty.

Keshubhai cried of lack of internal democracy in Gujarat. He pointed that though party took action against indiscipline but not to those who were unjust to people. He told people to open up and decide what they want on this Independence Day. He accused BJP meeting as it also sidelined those who spoke against Modi.

Keeping in view the upcoming election this unrest in the party could prove fatal for Narendra Modi. As Keshubhai Patel has come out openly to support the suspended BJP Leaders, it will be a major concern for party high command who is trying to suppress the rebellious member from time to time.