RASHTRIYA EKTA DIWAS

Oct. 31, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the nation in paying tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 145th birth anniversary today from the Statue of Unity at Kevadia in Gujarat. The day is also observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas across the country.

About:

  • Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was introduced by the Government of India in 2014.

  • National Unity Day is celebrated every year on 31 October, the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who during his term as Home Minister of India, integrated over 550 independent princely states into India.