Earlier on 2nd October 2007, I had written a small booklet under the title of "Mahatma Gandhi remembered with reverence". Thereafter I wrote a book "Moments with Morarjibhai Desai". I also wrote a booklet "Pandit Nehru as I saw him". I had written all these books with a view to acquaint young members of my family with lives and achievements of these great men. I was encouraged by their response.
Today is 31 October 2013. The entire country is celebrating birthday of this great leader. I am prompted to write a small booklet as I did earlier. A small man like myself writing about great leader may carry tinge of vanity. However I have living memory of events prior to independence days. I also remember a few incidents connected with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. So, I have recorded in this booklet such incidents which I remember and which have come to my knowledge.
This is not intended to be biography of the great man. I hope this small booklet will provide useful reading to politicians and inspiration to young generation.
I had written a small booklet on life and accomplishment of great leaders. This was for young members of my family.
A thought came to my mind that I should write about life and achievements of Sardar Patel. However, I was hesitating to write owing to my old age (100 years). I could not write legibly with my hand. I had also to write down from my memory.
At this time, Dr. Khimani, Registrar, Gujarat Vidyapith had come to me to discuss scheme of Gram Shilpi Yojana. Incidentally, he suggested why I should not write something about Sardar Patel. He assured me help of a typist. He also assured that if the book is completed, Gujarat Vidyapith will publish it. I could write this book on account of encouragement and support of Dr. Khimani. I acknowledge my thanks to him.
I express my gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. lyengar and authorities of Vidyapith to undertake publication of this book by Vidyapith.
In the end, I also thank Navjivan Trust for bringing out this book neatly and in time.
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