Vithalbhai Patel

The Delhi Legislative Assembly recently held a two-day conference titled ‘Vithalbhai Patel: His Role in Shaping India's Constitution and Legislative Institutions’ in New Delhi.
The conference highlighted Vithalbhai Patel’s contributions to India’s constitutional and legislative framework.

About Vithalbhai Patel

Born: 27 September 1873
Relation: Elder brother of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Political Career:
- Early political leader and co-founder of the Swaraj Party along with Chittaranjan Das and Motilal Nehru.
- Entered politics before his younger brother Vallabhbhai Patel.
- Initially part of the Indian National Congress, though he wasn’t always aligned with Gandhi’s methods.
- Won a seat in the Bombay Legislative Council with support from followers.
- After the Chauri Chaura incident and the end of the Non-cooperation Movement in 1922, he left Congress to form the Swaraj Party.
- The Swaraj Party aimed to enter legislative councils and disrupt British governance from within.
- Known for his oratory skills and sharp wit, gaining popularity among the masses.
- Elected to the Central Legislative Assembly in 1923 and became its President (Speaker) in 1925 — the first Indian to hold this position.
Legacy:
- He drew international attention to India’s independence movement, lighting the flame of freedom both domestically and abroad.
Death: Died on 22 October 1933 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Source: THE HINDU

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