Vallabhbhai Patel
Indian independence activist (1875–1950)
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Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, commonly known as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was an Indian independence activist and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950. He was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress, who played a significant role in the Indian independence movement and India's political integration. 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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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel has remained relevant due to his exceptional work, farsightedness: Amit ShahIndiaTimes - Published | Connect with Sardar Patel first, PM Modi tells Congress at Gujarat rallyIndiaTimes - Published |
Had Sardar Patel been India's first PM, many current problems would not have occurred: ShahThere is a public opinion that if Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had been made India's first prime minister, the country would not have faced many problems, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday. He..IndiaTimes - Published | Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's ironclad will united India: Rahul GandhiThe Congress on Monday paid tributes to India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary, with former party chief Rahul Gandhi saying the most fitting tribute to him would..IndiaTimes - Published |
India's 'ekta' causing pain to our enemies, says PM Modi on Sardar Patel's birth anniversaryIndiaTimes - Published | Sardar Patel realised dream of a strong, united India, says Amit ShahUnion home minister Amit Shah on Monday said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel realised the dream of a strong and united India with his farsightedness, despite attempts by some forces to keep the country..IndiaTimes - Published |
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PM Narendra Modi to address a programme at culture centre in Canada todayThe Prime Minister will be sharing remarks as the statue of Sardar Patel will be unveiled at the Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre in Canada today.DNA - Published | PM Modi to speak at unveiling of Sardar Patel statue in Canada's MarkhamIndiaTimes - Published |
Amit Shah participates in 83rd CRPF Raising Day in JammuUnion home minister Amit Shah on Saturday participated in the 83rd Raising Day program of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu. The CRPF Raising Day is held on March 19 after India's first..IndiaTimes - Published | |
