Vallabhbhai Patel's Death Anniversary

Vallabhbhai Patel, who passed away on 15 December 1950, was an Indian politician. He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister of India. He was an Indian barrister, a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and a founding father of the Republic of India who played a leading role in the country's struggle for independence and guided its integration into a united, independent nation. He acted as Home Minister during the political integration of India and the Indo-Pakistani war of 1947.