C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) was a prominent freedom fighter, close associate of Gandhi, and the only Indian to serve as the Governor-General of India. A lawyer-turned-nationalist, he played key roles in major movements, led the Vedaranyam Salt March, and proposed the Rajaji Formula to break the Congress–Muslim League deadlock. After independence, he served as West Bengal’s Governor, Union Home Minister, and Chief Minister of Madras. Disillusioned with socialism, he founded the Swatantra Party, advocating economic freedom and limited state control. A respected writer and thinker, Rajaji left a legacy of moral leadership, political pragmatism, and intellectual clarity.
Click to View MoreSardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the “Iron Man of India,” was a key leader in India’s struggle for independence and the nation’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. He played a pivotal role in unifying over 560 princely states after independence, ensuring India’s territorial integrity. Celebrated for his decisiveness, integrity, and vision, Patel also established the All India Services to strengthen governance. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, observed on his birth anniversary, honors his legacy of unity, discipline, and nation-building, inspiring citizens to uphold the ideals of a strong, united India.
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