Devotion to duty is an essential trait of leadership which now rarely exists in India as it existed in past. Here are a couple of true stories in support. Devotion to duty was the hallmark of the character of both Tilak and Patel. Tilak was writing the editorial for the Kesari when a telegram announced the death of his young son. He put the telegram aside, finished the editorial, and then went home grief-stricken.

Patel acted likewise. He was arguing a criminal case at Borsad when a telegram was delivered to him in the court-room. He read it, quietly put it in his pocket, continued with his arguments without displaying emotions. He told himself: 'One life has gone. Let me save another.' When he had finished his arguments, the judge asked him out of curiosity: 'Mr. Patel, may I take the liberty of enquiring as to what the telegram was about.' In a depressed mood, Patel said: 'My Lord, my wife is dead.' Patel's devotion to duty saved a life.
Extract from the book written by B. Krishna
"Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel India's iron man"

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