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About Vallabhbhai Patel
Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel’s commitment to India’s fight against British colonial rule continues to make him a national hero more than seven decades after his death. The barrister-turned politician joined Mahatma Gandhi’s fight for an independent India in 1917 and dedicated almost three decades to causes such as the Quit India Movement, Satyagraha (for tax resistance), women empowerment and campaigning against Caste discrimination. After independence, he became India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister.
Family Life
He grew up in Gujarat as one of six children born to Ladba and Jhaverbhai Patel. He did not remarry after his wife of 18 years, Jhaverben, died in 1909, over 40 years prior to his own death. They had two children, Maniben and Dahyabhai.
Legacy
He is credited with the integration into India of former colonial provinces, the accession of self-governing princely states to India and the establishment of the Indian Administrative Service. The Statue of Unity was erected in his honor in 2018.
Death
He died from a heart attack on 15 December 1950.
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Vallabhbhai Patel was a famous Indian activist and politician, 1st Deputy Prime Minister of India, who was born on October 31, 1875. As a person born on this date, Vallabhbhai Patel is listed in our database as the 24th most popular celebrity for the day (October 31) and the 6th most popular for the year (1875).
People born on October 31 fall under the Zodiac sign of Scorpio, the Scorpion. Vallabhbhai Patel is the 803rd most popular Scorpio.
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