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Sardar Patel: Unity and Civil Service: 3 key ideas
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- IDEA 1 OF 3
Integrating the nation
Patel brought over 500 princely states into the Indian Union through persuasion, negotiation and firmness where needed.
Unity was built step by step, not assumed.
- IDEA 2 OF 3
Steel frame of India
He defended an all-India civil service that would be neutral, competent and free to give frank advice.
A strong state needs officials who can say no to their ministers.
- IDEA 3 OF 3
Practical leadership
Patel was known for decisive action and attention to detail.
Vision matters, but so does the hard work of execution.
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