Question

Vallabhai Patel belonged to the Leuva Patel Patidar community of Central Gujarat, although the ________ and ________ have also claimed him as one of their own

Answer 1

Leuva Patels and Kadava patels.

Sardar Vallabhi Patel-the first deputy Prime Minister of India. He was known as Iron-Man of India and played an important role in Indian's struggle for Independence as well as unification and integration of India.

He belonged to the Leuva Patel Patidar community of central Gujrat, Although the Leuva Patels and Kadava Patels have also claimed him as their own.

These patels are the castes and sub-castes of Kshatriya and Vaishya varmas of Hindu varna system.