Sardar Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the 'Iron Man of India', was a key figure in the Indian independence movement and the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. He played a crucial role in the integration of over 500 princely states into the Indian Union, ensuring the political unity of the newly independent country. His legacy as a leader committed to national integrity and social reform remains significant in Indian history.
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Sardar Patel is mentioned as a hero by Modi's Hindu-nationalist government.
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Switzerland· 2026-01-12
Sardar Patel was present during the Congress Working Committee's declaration of Vande Mataram as the national song.
Vande Mataram debate: Priyanka Gandhi's 'chronology' jab at Centre; questions PM Modi's 'selective' history | India News
India· 2025-12-08
Sardar Patel was included in the Working Committee that advised on the decision.
150 years of Vande Mataram: Why BJP and Congress are fighting over its ‘missing stanzas’ — explained | India NewsIndia· 2025-12-07
Sardar Patel is mentioned as having blocked Nehru's plan for the Babri Masjid.
Heavy security deployed: Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir to lay 'Babri Masjid' foundation stone in Murshidabad | Kolkata NewsIndia· 2025-12-06
Rahul Gandhi referred to Sardar Patel as a fighter against superpowers.
'Trump said stop, PM Modi stopped': Rahul Gandhi renews attack over Operation Sindoor ceasefire | India NewsIndia· 2025-06-03
Sardar Patel was the home minister who was informed about CJI Kania's comments.
Judges & GOI: A Murky TaleIndia· 2025-04-02
Sardar Patel was mentioned by Akhilesh Yadav in the context of leaders who contributed to India's freedom struggle.
'Rahul jaise kuch namune rehne chahiye': UP CM Yogi Adityanath's dig at leader of opposition | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-26
Dhankhar noted that Sardar Patel was unable to integrate Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union.
Democracy has found real voice in J&K after abrogation of Article 370: VP DhankharIndia· 2025-02-15
