Vallabhbhai Patel, an Indian independence warrior and statesman, was born in Gujarat, India, in 1875.
Vallabhbhai Patel, full name Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel, byname Sardar Patel, was an Indian barrister and statesman who was a leader of the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence fight. He served as deputy prime minister, minister of home affairs, minister of information, and minister of states during the first three years of Indian independence after 1947. Patel was the leading contender for the Indian National Congress presidency in 1945–46, but Gandhi once again interfered to ensure Nehru's election. The British viceroy invited Nehru, as President of the Congress, to establish an interim administration.
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