The National Unity Day is also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was commemorated on 31 October.
Highlights:
Since 2014, India has celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, on October 31 to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s Iron Man, .
This year celebrates the 146th birthday of the great statesman who was a key figure in India’s war for independence and later during the country’s integration.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Nadiad, Gujarat, on October 31, 1875.
He served as India’s first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister.
He was instrumental in bringing numerous Indian princely states together to form an Indian federation.
He was instrumental in persuading numerous princely nations to join the Indian Union at the time of independence.
He also put in a lot of effort as a social leader in the fight for India’s freedom.
Vallabhbhai Patel was given the title ‘Sardar’ by the Women of Bardoli, which means ‘chief or leader.’
The Statue of Unity at Kevadiya in the Narmada district of Gujarat was built in his honor.