Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian lawyer and politician (1875β1950)
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Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, commonly known as Sardar Patel, was an Indian lawyer, influential political leader, barrister and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. He was a barrister and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence, guiding its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and elsewhere, he was often called Sardar, meaning "chief" in Hindi, Urdu, Bengali and Persian. He acted as the Home Minister during the political integration of India and the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947.
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'Bahut der kar di huzoor': As Congress moves to reclaim Sardar Patel's legacy, BJP says it is 'blatant oxymoron'The BJP has criticised the Congress for invoking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's legacy during the AICC session in Ahmedabad, calling it politically motivated. BJP leaders questioned Congress's sincerity,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'Home minister has done in some ways what Sardar Patel did...': Sadhguru lauds Amit ShahSadhguru Jaggi Vasudev praised home minister Amit Shah for his efforts in integrating Jammu and Kashmir into India by nullifying Article 370 and controlling militancy. Shah's commitment to eliminating..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BJP slams Congress 'silence' over Sardar Patel eventIndiaTimes - Published | |
Nehru was accidental PM, says BJP's Manohar Lal Khattar; Congress hits backBJP's Manohar Lal Khattar called Nehru's appointment as India's first PM 'accidental', suggesting Vallabhbhai Patel or BR Ambedkar were more deserving. Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda retaliated,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Sardar Patel's statue vandalised, clashes erupt in Madhya Pradesh districtIndiaTimes - Published | |
Jaishankar: Modi govt follows Sardar Patel's 'realism', not Nehru's 'romanticism' while dealing with ChinaExternal affairs minister Jaishankar emphasized the importance of a "realistic approach" in dealing with China, criticizing India's past "romanticism". He highlighted the contrast between Nehru's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel on his death anniversaryPrime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary. PM Modi highlights Patel's visionary leadership and commitment to national unity that formed the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Because of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel we have today's India, says Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his contribution to the unity of India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. Speaking at an event commemorating Patel's 148th birth..IndiaTimes - Published | Amit Shah recalls Sardar Patel's unforgettable contribution in uniting IndiaIndiaTimes - Published |
Sardar Patel's role in uniting India not allowed to be highlighted: Rajnath Singh's veiled dig at CongressDefense minister Rajnath Singh praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary for uniting India. Singh took a dig at Congress, stating that Patel's service to the nation was not highlighted..IndiaTimes - Published | LG Sinha flags off 'Run for Unity' to mark Sardar Patel's birth anniversaryJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday flagged off the 'Run for Unity', organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Next 25 years, the most important 25 years of this century for India,' PM Modi in Gujarat on Rashtriya Ekta DiwasPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a National Unity Day parade in Gujarat to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. He emphasized the importance of unity and brotherhood in..IndiaTimes - Published | PM Modi to launch multiple development projects worth Rs 5,950 crore on 2-day Gujarat visit from todayPM Modi will also pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Narmada district during the visit.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as he launches 'MYBharat'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the launch of a nationwide platform called "Mera Yuva Bharat" to involve the youth in nation-building activities. The platform will be launched on October 31,..IndiaTimes - Published | Nationwide platform 'Mera Yuva Bharat' to be launched on Sardar Patel's Birth Anniversary: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that a nationwide 'Mera Yuva Bharat' platform will be launched on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary on October 31.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes |
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