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SardarVallabh Bhai Patel was a successful barrister who took active part in India’s freedom struggle. He worked in association with Mahatma Gandhi and various other freedom fighters to drive the British out of the country.
SardarVallabh Bhai Patel’s Education and Career
While everyone in Vallabh Bhai Patel’s family and friend’s circle regarded him as an unambitious child, he secretly nurtured the dream of becoming a barrister. After completing his matriculation, he furthered his dream by studying law. He stayed away from his family and studied dedicatedly to achieve his goal. Patel soon became a lawyer and began practicing law.
However, this was not it. He wanted to climb up the ladder of success. He had plans to travel to England and study law further to become a barrister. Everything went as per plan and his papers arrived. However, Patel’s elder brother somehow convinced him to let him go for further studies instead. The two had same initials and hence his brother could use the same documents to travel and study in England. Patel could not deny his brother’s request and allowed him to go in his place.
He continued to practice law in the country and applied for the course in London yet again and finally went to chase his dream at the age of 36. It was a 36 months long course but Patel completed it within 30 months. He topped in his class and returned to India as a barrister. It was a moment of pride for him and his family. He settled in Ahmadabad after his return and practiced law in the city. He became one of the most successful barristers in Ahmadabad. Patel wanted to earn good for his family as he wished to provide top class education to his children. He continually worked in this direction.
Why Sardar Patel is called the Iron Man of India?
Sardar Patel’s life journey has been an inspiring one. He worked against all odds to achieve his professional goals without much guidance and support from his family. He also helped his brother further his aspirations, took good care of his family and motivated and supported his children to do well in life.
He also played a vital role in bringing the people of India together to fight for the nation’s independence. His aura was so strong that he was able to unite the people against the common cause without much bloodshed. This is the reason why he came to be known as the Iron Man of India. He took part in various freedom movements and inspired those around him to join the same. He had good leadership qualities and led several movements successfully. He was eventually given the title of Sardar, meaning leader.
Conclusion
Sardar Patel’s aspiration to achieve his professional goal and the efforts put in that direction are truly inspiring. He was a source of inspiration not only for the people of his era but also for the youth today. He was a self made man in the true sense.