Kheda
satyagraha (1918)
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In 1918, crops
failed in the Kheda (Gujarat) because of the drought.
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The peasants
demanded the remission of land revenue, but the government refused.
According
to the Revenue Code, the farmers were entitled to remission if the yield was
less than one-fourth of the normal produce.
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Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel led the struggle which Gandhi supported.
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Ultimately, the
government agreed to suspend the tax for the year in question and for the next,
re-duce the increase in rate, and return all the confiscated property.
Bardoli
satyagraha (1928)
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In 1928, the
peasants protested official efforts to increase land revenue in Gujarat.
Vallabhbhai Patel was called to lead the movement. The women of Bardoli gave
him the title of “Sardar”.
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Under the
leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the peasants organised a No Tax
Campaign and, in the end, won their demand.
Role
in Constituent Assembly
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The Constituent
Assembly divided its work among different committees for smooth functioning.
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Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel was the chairman of:
1. Committee
on Fundamental Rights and Minorities.
2. Provincial
Constitution Committee.
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Sardar Vallabhbhai
Patel presided over the special session of Karachi (1931), which adopted the
resolution on fundamental rights and economic programme.
Statue
of Unity
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It is a 182-metre
statue of Sardar Patel at Kevadia (Ekta Nagar).
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It is located on
the Narmada River facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
National
Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Divas)
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It is celebrated
on 31 October to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who
had a major role in the political integration of India.
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He played an
important role in integrating the Princely States with India.
Source - IE