Birth Name : Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel
Date of birth : 31/10/1875
Place of birth : Nadiad, British India
Category : Politicians
News18 | This is How Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue of Unity Looks Like From SpaceNews18At last Sardar Patel the 'Iron Man of Bharat', also known to many as the 'Bismarck of India', and who was referred to as 'the Boss' by Time magazine in an 1947 edition has got his due in the form of this extraordinary memorial that Bharat has shown she ...Shivaji 'shorter' than Sardar Patel? Sena targets BJP over statues' height |
CNBCTV18 | Here's why Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did not become India's first prime ministerCNBCTV18Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, home minister and deputy prime minister in the interim cabinet, passed away due to a heart attack on December 15, 1950. The Constituent Assembly, which Patel was an active member of, had adopted the Constitution only a year ... |
India Times | Woah! This Is How The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue Of Unity Looks From SpaceIndia TimesThe first image of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue of Unity is out and it's breathtaking. An American company has taken a stunning image of the world's tallest statue from space. The 597-feet Statue of Unity of India's "Iron Man" has been shared by ...Statue Of Unity To Get Air And Rail Connectivity |
Economic Times | BJP accuses Chidambaram of mocking Ram temple initiative, Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelEconomic TimesNEW DELHI: The BJP Monday accused Congress leader P Chidambaram of "mocking" the "Ram temple initiative" and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue, saying the former Union minister's comments were "highly irresponsible and very provocative".Chidambaram mocking Ram temple, Patel statue: BJP |
Foreign Policy | Let Them Eat StatuesForeign PolicyThe Statue of Unity depicts Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a leading freedom fighter who served as India's first deputy prime minister from 1947 to 1950. In his dedication speech, Modi described the statue as “a source of unity … With this sentiment, we ...Statue of Unity: Vijay Rupani gives December 15 deadline for completing pending works |
Zee News | Had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel been PM, farmers would not have been ruined: Narendra ModiZee NewsPrime Minister Narendra Modi once again targeted the Nehru-Gandhi family Saturday, saying farmers would not have been "ruined" had Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel been the country's first prime minister. Addressing a rally here ahead of the November 28 ...Farmers would not have been ruined had Sardar Patel been India's first PM: Narendra Modi |
The Indian Express | Ahmedabad airport was named after Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in my rule: Shankersinh VaghelaThe Indian ExpressIn a letter, Vaghela has written, “The name Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport was suggested when I was Chief Minister of Gujarat. It was given to honour the great patriot Sardar Saheb and to remember him for his contribution to our nation. |
Statue of Unity: Sardar Patel's statue attracts more than 1.28 lakh visitors in 11 daysBusiness TodayThe statue, dedicated to `Iron Man of India' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, is situated on an islet near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadiya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated it on October 31. Talking to PTI, Principal Secretary (Tourism) S J Haider ... |
Livemint | After Statue of Unity, Gujarat plans giant Buddha statue by same sculptorLivemintNew Delhi: Days after its inauguration, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue of Unity is attracting thousands of tourists daily to Gujarat's Narmada district . If everything goes according to plan, the state will soon have another giant statue to boast of ...Now, Statue of Unity no more to be the world's tallest Statue: Find out why |
Business Standard | Letter to BS: Legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel deserves greater attentionBusiness StandardWhile acknowledging that the legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel deserves greater attention, it also argues about better utilisation of funds in other spheres. However, the statue of unity must be welcomed by all Indians for the simple fact that it ...Why has Sardar Patel become an icon for Hindu nationalists? |