Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, often referred to as the “Iron Man of India”, was a prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and one of the founders of the modern Indian Republic. He played an important role in the integration of the princely states into the newly independent nation. Today, on his birth anniversary on 31st October, let us know some things about him.
On August 15, 1947, Sardar Patel took oath as the first Deputy Prime Minister.
He also took charge as the first Home Minister of independent India and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. He remained on these posts till December 15, 1950. His achievements during this period were –
When the country became independent, there were 17 British-ruled territories and more than 560 princely states in India. The British gave these princely states the freedom to remain with India or Pakistan. Apart from this, he also had the option of remaining independent. In such a situation, merging these princely states with India was a very difficult task. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel demonstrated efficient leadership by V.P. This work was accomplished with the help of Menon. During this period, Sardar Patel had to take tough decisions, due to which he came to be called “Iron Man”.
Sardar Patel died on December 15, 1950 at the age of 75. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is remembered as a steadfast politician who played an important role in shaping the modern Indian nation.
In his honour, the “Statue of Unity”, the tallest statue in the world, was built in Gujarat. It stands as a symbol of his contribution to the unity and integrity of India.
In the year 1991, the Government of India honored him with 'Bharat Ratna' in recognition of his contribution. National Unity Day: 31 October is celebrated in his honour.
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