The Congress party has accused the Union Home Ministry of irregularities and a lack of transparency in procuring tableaux for Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. Senior leader Shaktisinh Gohil alleged that open tendering processes were bypassed to favor five firms, some with familial links. The party also questioned the appointment of Pankaj Modi, brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as an expert for finalizing designs, citing his past service record.