Essay on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Important Points : Introduction - His early life - His education - His role in the freedom struggle - Political career after independence - Epilogue.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is credited with uniting independent India. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was one of the most prominent leaders during the Indian freedom struggle. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a successful barrister who played an active role in India's freedom struggle. He supported Mahatma Gandhi and many other freedom fighters to drive the British out of the country.

He was born on 31st October 1875 in Nadiad village, Gujarat. He was born in a Patel family of Nadiad village in Bombay Presidency which is now a part of Gujarat state. His father Javerbhai Patel was a farmer. His mother Ladbai had a spiritual inclination. Good and ideal qualities were given to make him a good gentleman. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was married at an early stage.

He passed the matriculation examination at the age of twenty-two (22) years. He wanted to study law. But, his financial condition did not favor him. At the age of thirty-six, he was able to arrange to go to London to study law. After obtaining a law degree, he studied law in London and earned a barrister's degree. He became a famous barrister. They were influenced by western culture. But, when he came in contact with Gandhiji, his life changed completely. They became his followers. His lifestyle became simple.

He decided to join the freedom struggle. In 1918, the Kheda district of Gujarat was simultaneously affected by plague and famine. The farmers were badly affected. The British officers were harassing the peasants for payment of taxes. Patel fought for them. He urged all the farmers of that area not to pay taxes to the British authorities. They became very popular. He was given the title of 'Sardar' by the women of Bardoli. He was a born leader and had a firm belief in his dedication. These qualities helped him achieve the position of secretary of the Gujarat wing of the Indian National Congress in 1917.

When Vallabhbhai Patel was practicing law in Ahmedabad, he attended a lecture of Mahatma Gandhi there, where Gandhi's words had a deep impact on Sardar Patel. He admired Gandhiji's ideologies and soon started following them. He always opposed the British government and its harsh laws. Gandhi's ideologies and hatred for the British government inspired him to dive into the Indian struggle for independence.

After independence, Patel became the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India. He played an important role during the partition of India. He persuaded the royal princely states to join India. He also took part in the making of the Indian Constitution. He was also one of the prominent leaders in the establishment of the Indian Administrative Service and the Indian Reserve Service.

Sardar Patel died on 15th December 1950 AD. In 1991 AD, he was posthumously awarded 'Bharat Ratna'. He is remembered as a true hero. He is also known as the 'Iron-Man of India'. Sardar Patel ji worked hard to unite the people of India to fight against the British. He was known to bring people together and lead them towards a goal. His leadership qualities were appreciated by all. On the occasion of his birthday, 31 October, his effort in this direction was honored by declaring it as National Unity Day. We respect him and his contributions.