Every year on October 31, National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is commemorated. The Government of India established the day in 2014 to recognise the birth anniversary of India’s Iron Man, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. This year, India will observe the 146th birth anniversary of the freedom fighter.
Patel was a key figure in India’s independence struggle and the country’s merger from 560 princely states. He served as India’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister after the country gained independence. National Unity Day is observed to honour Patel’s efforts to bring the country together.
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Why Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Or National Unity Day Is Celebrated?
India is a country rich in religious, cultural, and linguistic diversity. As a result, maintaining the nation’s cohesiveness is important. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of Patel’s contribution to Indian history.
National Unity Day: History
The Government of India has erected a massive statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel beside the Narmada River in Gujarat to commemorate him. On the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, the Indian government declared National Unity Day to honour his hardships and sacrifices as the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister. National Unity Day, according to an official statement published by India’s Home Ministry in 2014, “will provide an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity, and security of our country.”
National Unity Day: Significance
On this day, people remember and honour Sardar Patel’s outstanding achievements by celebrating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. People gather to commemorate the nation’s togetherness by giving speeches, spreading knowledge, and so on. In different sections of the country, various events, webinars, and seminars are held on this day.
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