New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday first accused PM Jawaharlal Nehru Claiming to “prioritize appeasement over national self-respect”, he “opposed” its restoration. Somnath Temple. Prime Minister gave credit while speaking at Somnath Amrit Mahotsav Congress Veteran Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad for dedicating themselves to the restoration of the temple in Gujarat.He said, “After our independence, one of the first duties taken up was the restoration of the Somnath temple. That is why Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Dr. Rajendra Prasad made such a huge effort for this purpose. Yet, we all know to what extent he had to face opposition from Nehru ji. It was the will of Sardar Sahib that despite facing such fierce opposition, he remained steadfast in his resolve regarding Somnath. Stay.”He said, “As a result, the temple was rebuilt, and the nation washed away the centuries-old stigma. Unfortunately, there are forces still active in our country that prioritize appeasement over national self-respect.”He criticized Congress for opposing the construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya.He said, “We have seen this even during occasions like the construction of Ram temple. We have seen how the construction of Ram temple also faced opposition. We should be alert against such mentality. We should move forward taking development and heritage together.”The Somnath Amrit Mahotsav has completed 75 years when the renovated Somnath temple was inaugurated by the first President of India, Rajendra Prasad. earlier in the day, PM Modi Did a road show.The event attracted large crowds of supporters who lined the route to welcome the Prime Minister, while authorities deployed elaborate security arrangements at key points across the city.