In the last leg of her visit to Gujarat, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a stop at Ektanagar, where she visited the Statue of Unity and paid her respects to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. During an interview, she expressed her admiration for the visionary leader, stating, "I pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a pivotal role in uniting India.