LUCKNOW, Oct. 13 -- The united India that all see today is because of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday, announcing programmes to mark the 150th birth anniversary of independent India's first deputy prime minister and home minister.
"Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was not only a towering freedom fighter but also the architect of a united India. His unmatched leadership and resolve led to the integration of over 500 princely states into the Republic of India, shaping the modern nation we see today," the chief minister said at a press conference.
"Despite resistance from some princely states, such as Junagadh and Hyderabad, Sardar Patel's firm determination ensured their inclusion in India, re...
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