In light of the fake news doing the rounds that Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru did not want Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in his cabinet, sharing a series of letters & documents.
Here's the truth:
1. Nehru letter to Mountbatten of July 19th 1947 with Patel right on top of new cabinet list
Here's the truth:
1. Nehru letter to Mountbatten of July 19th 1947 with Patel right on top of new cabinet list
2. Nehru letter to Patel dated July 19 1947 shows how Patel was a close confidante & ally of Nehru in cabinet formation.
3. Nehru letter to Patel dated August 1 1947, where he writes, "you are the strongest pillar of the Cabinet."
4.Nehru letter to Mountbatten dated August 4 1947 with Patel again on top of the new Cabinet list.
5. Nehru letter to Patel dated August 4 1947 forwarding the same list.
5. Nehru letter to Patel dated August 4 1947 forwarding the same list.
6. Office Note of Nehru dated August 14 1947 with Patel as No.2 in the Cabinet.
