| Name(s) |
VITHALBHAI PATEL
- Born In: Nadiad, Gujarat, India. |
| Date of
Birth |
September 27, 1873 |
| Date of
Death |
October 22, 1933 |
|
Identity |
Indian Freedom
Fighter and Legislator |
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Other Events &
Developments |
- Brother of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.
- Ir is generally said that while Mahatma Gandhi was the
soul of the Indian political movement and Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel was its strength, but Vithal Bai Patel was its
character.
- He is comparatively lesser known politician vis-a-vis
Sardar Patel, also known as the "Iron Man of India";
nevertheless he holds a great role and an eminent position
in the entire freedom movement of India.
- Vithalbhai entered politics much before his renowned
brother and established the Swaraj Party that aimed at
forming self-government and achieving freedom for the Indian
people from the British Raj.
- He strongly opposed Mahatma Gandhi's decision to abandon
the Non-Cooperation Movement with the occurrence of the
Chauri Chaura tragedy.
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