Sardar Patel wanted all Kashmir in India, says PM Modi 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel sought to integrate the whole of Jammu and Kashmir with India, but Jawaharlal Nehru prevented it. His remarks revive a long-running debate over leadership decisions during accession, Kashmir’s integration, and subsequent policies like Article 370. The statement, delivered while addressing supporters, is sparking fresh political reactions and scrutiny of historical records.