National Unity Day (31 अक्टूबर 2020)

National Unity Day

National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is going to be celebrated today on October 31. This day was introduced in 2014 by the Government of India to mark the birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India--Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Since then, National Unity Day is celebrated every year on October 31. Sardar Patel served as the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Independent India. Also, he played a pivotal role to make India Independent. His vision of integrated India made him the Iron Man of the country.

Importance

In countries like India, which are full of diversities- religions, castes, languages, civilizations, and cultures, it is very important to maintain unity. So, to establish the unity of the nation, the Government of India proposed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in 2014. Since, Sardar Patel is known for the integration of India, National Unity Day is set celebrate on his birth anniversary (October 31) every year.

History

In memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Government of India has constructed a huge statue of the Iron Man of India near the Narmada River in Gujarat. Also, to acknowledge the struggles and sacrifices of the First Deputy Prime Minister of independent India- Sardar Patel, the government of India announced the National Unity Day on his birth anniversary.  In the official statement issued by the Home Ministry of India in 2014, it was stated that National Unity Day “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.”

Significance

On this day, people recall the great works of Sardar Patel and acknowledge them by celebrating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. People gathered and celebrate the unity of the nation by delivering speeches, spread knowledge etc. Different events, webinars and seminars are organised in different parts of the country.

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