We'd never know and besides it isn't as clear-cut. Before Kashmir's accession to India (Oct 26,1947), Patel naturally was for a plebiscite in Kashmir, as he wanted one in Junagarh & Hyderabad, too.
But after Kashmir's accession, he hardened his stand 1/n
But after Kashmir's accession, he hardened his stand 1/n
2/n January 3, 1948. 2 months after Kashmir's accession. Here is Sardar Patel, in his own voice: "If it goes on like this [Pak mercenaries on the rampage], how can we have a plebiscite? We'll have to take Kashmir through the gun."
"We won't forego even an inch of Kashmir."
"We won't forego even an inch of Kashmir."
n/n Jan 1, 1949. UN calls for a ceasefire.
Patel on July 23, 1949: “We want the ENTIRE territory and battle for the WHOLE of Kashmir.”
Patel on Sep 28, 1950: "We'll DRIVE the Pakistani intruders from Kashmir FOR ALL TIME to come"
Patel died Dec 15, 1950 books.google.co.in
Patel on July 23, 1949: “We want the ENTIRE territory and battle for the WHOLE of Kashmir.”
Patel on Sep 28, 1950: "We'll DRIVE the Pakistani intruders from Kashmir FOR ALL TIME to come"
Patel died Dec 15, 1950 books.google.co.in
n/n What if, for what it is worth:
Sardar Patel to Sir Thomas Elmhirst, Commander-in-Chief, Indian Air Force: If all the decisions rested on me, I would be in favour of a full-scale war with Pakistan. Let us get it over once and for all. [From Sir Thomas' letter to B Krishna; India's Bismarck]
When Churchill locked horns with Sardar Patel, and learnt his lesson. [From India's Bismarck, by B Krishna]
Nehru. Died 1964. Bharatratna 1955
Indira. Died 1984. Bharatratna 1971
Rajiv. Died 1991. Bharatratna 1991
Patel. Died 1950. Bharatratna 1991
Rajiv, the man who helped free Warren Anderson, was awarded Bharat Ratna in the same year as Sardar Patel, the man who helped free India.
Indira. Died 1984. Bharatratna 1971
Rajiv. Died 1991. Bharatratna 1991
Patel. Died 1950. Bharatratna 1991
Rajiv, the man who helped free Warren Anderson, was awarded Bharat Ratna in the same year as Sardar Patel, the man who helped free India.
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