Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the “Iron Man of India”, was born on October 31st, 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat. His father, Jhaverbhai Patel, was a farmer. Vallabhbhai's early education was in Karamsad. A famous story about Sardar Patel’s strength takes place in his boyhood years. When he was young, Vallahbhai suffered from a boil. There was a man in his village who used to cure boils by touching them with hot iron. Vallabhbhai went to him to remove the boil that he had. The man heated the iron rod until it grew red but seeing how young Vallabhbhai was, he hesitated. Vallabhbhai fearlessly responded, "What are you waiting for? The iron will grow cold. Hurry up, . . .
Though a staunch Hindu, Patel had a deep appreciation for the diverse culture of India. Sardar Patel came from humble beginnings and went on to help create a nation. Sardar Patel passed away in late 1950, only two years after Gandhiji. Sardar Patel went to England to study law and returned to India in 1915. He will always be remembered as the “Iron Man of India”. Nowhere was this more apparent than when, as Home Minister and Minister of States, he took action to consolidate the Indian Union and authorized the police to merge Hyderabad into India. But there was not a trace of pain in the boy's face. Gandhi’s assassination left Sardar Patel without the guidance of his political mentor and the "Father of the Nation. His memory as the "Iron Man of India", came from his steely determination and pragmatism. Patel contributed very substantially to the deliberations of the Constituent Assembly, and it has not always been recognized that the protection and privileges guaranteed to minorities in the Indian Constitution owe much to Sardar Patel. Their leadership and guidance during the times of struggle are what all people aspire to in their lives. Gandhi vested great confidence in him through all the years of their friendship.
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