Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, paid obeisance to former Chief Minister of the state, Late. Shri Sunderlal Patwa on his birth anniversary. Shri Chouhan paid floral tributes by garlanding Shri Patwa’s portrait in the auditorium at his residence. Remembering him, Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that Madhya Pradesh politics cannot be imagined without Shri Sunderlal Patwa. For almost half a decade, he was at the center of politics in Madhya Pradesh. His organizing ability and his rhetoric were respected by all. He gained everyone’s respect by rising above political and party boundaries.

Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that we cannot forget his contribution in taking the organization to the people. He has been instrumental in preparing workers like me. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that a statue of Shri Sunderlal Patwa would be installed in Bhopal in his memory.

Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that Shri Patwa has given new dimensions to the progress and development of Madhya Pradesh. He had conceived the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana. As Chief Minister, Shri Patwa made invaluable contribution in the development of the state and welfare of the people. He used to rule the hearts of people. Crowds would throng the ground during his public meetings. Chief Minister Shri Chouhan said that on behalf of myself and the people of the state, I pay my respects to Late Shri Patwa.