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Sardar Vallahbhai Patel - The Iron Man of India

Sardar Vallahbhai Patel- The Iron man of India, was born on October 31, 1875.  He was a barrister and statesman. He was also one of the leaders of Indian National Congress.Patel is remembered as one

After  the outbreak of World War II, Patel supported Nehru's decision to withdraw the Congress from central and provincial legislatures, contrary to Gandhi's advice.

But when Gandhi called for a Civil disobedience movement, he once again pledged his support to Gandhi's bold decision. This was opposed by most leaders. 

When All India Congress Committee (AICC) eventually agreed for an all out protest, Patel gave emotional speeches to awaken the masses. He urged them not to pay tax, participate in civil disobedience and shut down civil services. Despite his failing health, Patel wet head on to make Civil Disobedience Movement a success.

Patel was arrested on 9 August and was imprisoned with the entire Congress Working Committee from 1942 to 1945 at the fort in Ahmednagar.

Here he spun cloth, played bridge, read a large number of books, took long walks, practised gardening. He also provided emotional support to his colleagues while awaiting news and developments from the outside.