After independence, he was crucial in the integration of over 500 princely states into the Indian Union. He was deeply influenced by Gandhi’s ideology and principles, having worked very closely with leader. Despite being the choice of the people, on the request of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel stepped down from the candidacy of Congress President, which ultimately turned out to be the election to choose the first Prime Minister of independent India. He was the first Home Minister of Independent India and his uncompromising efforts towards consolidation of the country earned him the title ‘Iron Man of India’. 

To pay him a tribute, Department of I.T, I.T.S, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad celebrated his birth anniversary on 31st October, 2019. On this occasion students of MCA participated in Essay writing competition and also shared their views about the Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

While addressing the students Chairperson-MCA, Prof. Puja Dhar and Coordinator-MCA, Prof. Smita Kansal said that we should salute the personality like Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his contribution towards our country.

Faculty members of Department of I.T including Prof. K.P Singh, Prof. Saurabh Saxena and Prof. Abhay Ray also shared their views about the Iron Man of India.

Students showed an enthusiasm for participating in this activity.