On the outbreak of World War II, Patel supported Nehru's decision to withdraw the Congress from central and provincial legislatures, contrary to Gandhi's advice, as well as an initiative by senior leader Historians believe that Patel's speech was instrumental in electrifying nationalists, who up to then had been sceptical of the proposed rebellion. A subsequent meeting with Gandhi, in Octob… Upon hearing of When Gandhi was in prison, Patel was asked by Members of Congress to lead the In April 1928 Patel returned to the independence struggle from his municipal duties in Ahmedabad when Under the chairmanship of Sardar Patel "Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy" resolution was passed by the Congress in 1931. Vallabhbhai’s birth anniversary is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. The fate of our new State hung in the balance during those perilous months when millions moved across the new frontiers under conditions which are still vivid—indeed, too vivid—in our memories, and therefore, need not be described. And that is supposed to bring independence." Patel's organising work in this period is credited by historians with ensuring the success of the rebellion across India.As the first Home Minister, Patel played the key role in the integration of the princely states into the Indian federation.Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the first Congress leaders to accept the partition of India as a solution to the rising Muslim separatist movement led by I fully appreciate the fears of our brothers from [the Muslim-majority areas]. Sardar Patel died on December 15, 1950, at Birla House in Bombay after suffering a massive heart attack.
Sardar Patel's birthday on October 31 is celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.1. Patel, one of the six children of Jhaverbhai Patel and Ladba, was born in In 1909 Patel's wife Jhaverba was hospitalised in Bombay (present-day At the urging of his friends, Patel ran in the election for the post of sanitation commissioner of Ahmedabad in 1917 and won. Besides, he was an Indian barrister, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a founding father of the Republic of India who played a leading role in India’s struggle for independence. *Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Patel's secretary persuaded him to withhold the letter, seeing it as fodder for Patel's political enemies and political conflict in India.Nehru gave Patel a free hand in integrating the princely states into India.In his twilight years, Patel was honoured by members of Parliament. But I am afraid of one thing, that all our toil and hard work of these many years might go waste or prove unfruitful. It’s been 69 years since Patel, also the first Home Minister of India, passed away but […]
He started his academic career in a Gujarati medium school and later shifted to an English medium school. Emotionally exhausted, Patel tendered a letter of resignation, offering to leave the government. | Photo Credit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 15 paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 69th death anniversary, saying the country remains inspired by his exceptional services.India’s first home minister died in 1950 in Mumbai.“Tributes to the great Sardar Patel on his punya tithi (death anniversary). That despite some oscillation the scales stayed steady was due not only to the faith of the people in its leaders, but to the firm will and strong hand of the new Home Minister.For many decades after his death, there was a perceived lack of effort from the Government of India, the national media, and the Congress party regarding commemoration of Patel's life and work.Patel's family home in Karamsad is preserved in his memory.Patel is the namesake of many public institutions in India. This earned him the title of 'Iron Man of India'.10.