After taking occupancy of Junagadh, a referendum was held in which the people of Junagadh overwhelmingly supported the alliance with the Union of India. Thus. Junagadh was also merged with the Union of India due to the efforts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and the strong wishes of the citizens of Junagadh.
How did the Indian Government take over Junagadh ?
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Almost all the states and people of Saurashtra opposed the Nawab's alliance with Pakistan. Finally, the Nawab of Junagadh migrated to Pakistan for his own safety, and India occupied Junagadh .
Due to whose efforts which states were merged into the Indian Union? Which were the exceptions ?
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With the efforts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his secretary $V. P$. Menon, all the states except Hyderabad, Junagadh and Kashmir were merged into the Union of India.
After gaining independence, which appeal did the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel make to native kings ?
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After gaining independence. the Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel appealed to native kings to voluntarily allow their states to join the Indian Union in the interests of the people under their rule and the Indian Union.
What was the biggest challenge for India when the country became independent ?
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When India became independent, there were $562$ small and large independent states in India. Merging these states into the Union of India was the biggest challenge for India .