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Congress alleges rule violations, nepotism in Gujarat tableaux contracts for Sardar Patel celebrations

January 9, 2026

The Congress party has accused the Union Home Ministry of violating standard tendering processes in the procurement of tableaux for the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat. Allegations include favoritism towards specific firms and concerns over the involvement of Pankaj Modi, the Prime Minister's brother, in the decision-making process.

Central India's Premier English Daily

Credit: Centralchronicle

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Congress alleges the Home Ministry bypassed tendering norms for tableaux contracts.
Only five firms were reportedly allowed to bid for the contracts without an open process.
Pankaj Modi's involvement as an expert in finalizing tableaux has raised conflict of interest concerns.
Allegations include that Pankaj Modi received promotions against service rules.

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Congress alleges rule violations, nepotism in Gujarat tableaux contracts for Sardar Patel celebrations

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