The ties between the BJP and its ally Apna Dal (Sonelal) appear to have received a boost following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Mirzapur where he paid glittering tributes to the Uttar Pradesh-based party's founder Sonelal Patel.
In his nearly 45 minute speech in Mirzapur yesterday, Modi had said, "We are moving to fulfil the dreams envisioned by Sonelal Patel, and making continuous efforts in that direction."
Welcoming the Prime Minister's statement, Apna Dal (Sonelal) spokesperson Arvind Sharma told PTI that "Prime Minister Narendra Modi is really concerned about the development of Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh and welfare of its people. This is certainly an example of positive thinking. The fact that he took the name of Sonelal Patel in his speech will further cement the ties and bond between both the NDA constituents."
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