Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875. Sardar Patel was an Indian barrister one of the founders of the Republic of India. Sardar was a social leader who took a lead role in the country’s struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. In India and elsewhere, he was often called as Sardar.
He hails from countryside of Gujarat. Vallabhbhai Patel was employed in successful practice as a lawyer. Patel subsequently organised peasants from Kheda, Borsad, and in Gujarat in non-violent civil disobedience against oppressive policies imposed by the British Raj; in this role, he became one of the most influential leaders in Gujarat. He became leader of the Indian National Congress and was at the forefront of rebellions and political events, organising the party for elections in 1934 and 1937, and promoting the Quit India movement.
Sardar Patel was first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India, who organised relief for refugees of Punjab and Delhi, and led efforts to restore peace across the nation. Patel took charge of the task to forge a united India from the British colonial provinces allocated to India and more than five hundred self-governing princely states, released from British suzerainty by the Indian Independence Act 1947. With frank diplomacy, backed with the option and use of military force, Patel’s leadership persuaded almost every princely state. Often known as the “Iron Man of India” or “Bismarck of India”, he is also remembered as the “Patron Saint” of India’s civil servants for establishing modern all-India services.
As a mark of respect Run for Unity events are organised all over Gujarat and India. The statue of Sardar Patel is being placed at Bharuch in Gujarat. Many national leaders took part in Run For Unity including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
