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Topic: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a towering figure in the Independence movement and the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister after 1947. Often called the ‘Iron Man of India’, Patel was instrumental in unifying over 500 princely states into the Indian Union, laying the groundwork for a cohesive nation.

As a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, Patel held various influential positions, including the chairmanship of the Congress’s Parliamentary Board.

He was a successful lawyer. And one of MK Gandhi’s earliest political lieutenants. He began his public life in local government and gained recognition through his leadership in Gujarat, particularly during the Bardoli Satyagraha, where his success in championing the farmers’ cause earned him the title ‘Sardar’. As Home Minister, Patel oversaw efforts to integrate states into the union and establish India’s civil services, leaving an enduring legacy on India’s administrative and political framework.

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‘The one thing that makes me sad is that all the officers here are Indians… Had they been British, I would have taught them a lesson.’

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In a video of incident that that viral, a group of people were seen pulling down the statue with a tractor. They wanted a statue of Ambedkar to be installed instead, police sources said.

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The two brothers developed an understanding: the elder Vithalbhai would devote his time to public service and Vallabhbhai would earn money to support both families.

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In contrast to Patel, Nehru, with his Kashmiri heritage, approached the Kashmir issue emotionally. He didn't intend to weaken India, but his myopic approach created lasting trouble.
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