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Selected Speeches and Writings of Vallabhbhai Patel

Selected Speeches and Writings of Vallabhbhai Patel

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Publication Date: January 1st, 2017
Publisher:
India Penguin
ISBN:
9780143414018
Pages:
136

Description

Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as Sardar Patel, was one of India's towering leaders, whose contribution to the Indian Republic is immense. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi to join the freedom struggle, Patel was at the forefront of the Quit India movement, and was arrested by the British a number of times. After Independence, he served as India's first home minister and deputy prime minister. A successful lawyer, he used his legendary negotiation skills to unite the 550 princely states and colonial provinces under the Union of India, to create the nation we know today.

The speeches and writings collected here showcase Vallabhbhai Patel's unique vision for his beloved country-his staunch belief in communal harmony, benefits of freedom for all citizens and in peace and cooperation between different regions.

About the Author

Vallabhbhai Patel (31 October 1875-15 December 1950) was born in Gujarat and was independent India's first home minister and deputy prime minister. He was a successful lawyer and a leader of the Indian National Congress. Popularly known as Sardar Patel or 'The Iron Man of India', Patel had a vital role to play in the integration of India into a single republic and in providing relief and rehabilitation to refugees after Partition.