dndeswal
October 31st, 2007, 06:17 AM
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This day (31 October) is known for two Indian personalities - the birthday of Sardar Patel (in 1875) and assassination of Indira Gandhi (1984). The term "Iron-man" was correctly linked to Sardar Patel who was solely responsible for making a union of free India. Sardar gave a tough hand to factions like Hyderabad's nawab and some others who wanted to remain with Pakistan or a separate entity within India. Had Nehru given a free hand to Sardar in the matter of J&K, there would not have been the current turmoil in that area, which has become a great headache for India.
Earlier, there has been some discussion in Sumit Dahiya's thread Sardar Vallab Bhai Patel (http://www.jatland.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14540&highlight=Sardar+Patel). Salute to this great man.
By the way, Joseph Stalin was also termed "iron-man" of Russia. 'Stalin' is not his real name, it only means 'man of steel'.
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This day (31 October) is known for two Indian personalities - the birthday of Sardar Patel (in 1875) and assassination of Indira Gandhi (1984). The term "Iron-man" was correctly linked to Sardar Patel who was solely responsible for making a union of free India. Sardar gave a tough hand to factions like Hyderabad's nawab and some others who wanted to remain with Pakistan or a separate entity within India. Had Nehru given a free hand to Sardar in the matter of J&K, there would not have been the current turmoil in that area, which has become a great headache for India.
Earlier, there has been some discussion in Sumit Dahiya's thread Sardar Vallab Bhai Patel (http://www.jatland.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14540&highlight=Sardar+Patel). Salute to this great man.
By the way, Joseph Stalin was also termed "iron-man" of Russia. 'Stalin' is not his real name, it only means 'man of steel'.
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