National Unity Day (India)
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![]() Commemorative stamp issued on National Unity Day 2016 depicting Statue of Unity and Sardar Patel | |
Official name | Rashtriya Ekta Diwas |
Type | National |
Significance | Celebrating the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel |
Date | 31 October |
Frequency | Annual |
National Unity Day (Hindi: राष्ट्रीय एकता दिवस, romanized: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, ISO: Rāṣṭrīya ēkatā divasa) is celebrated in India on 31 October. It was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar patel who had a major role in the political integration of India.[1][2]
Objective and pledge[]
The official statement for National Unity Day by the Home Ministry of India cites that the 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."[3]
On the day, a pledge is read out in government offices:[1]
I solemnly pledge that I dedicate myself to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen. I take this pledge in the spirit of unification of my country which was made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure internal security of my country.
References[]
- ^ a b "What is National Unity Day and why is it celebrated on 31st October?". Scroll.in. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nation observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on birth national unity day also known as anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel", Business Standard, 31 October 2016
- ^ "Observance of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31st October", pib.nic.in, New Delhi: National Informatics Centre, Press Information Bureau, 24 October 2014
External links[]
Media related to National Unity Day (India) at Wikimedia Commons
- Modi administration initiatives
- 2014 introductions
- Vallabhbhai Patel
- October observances
- Recurring events established in 2014
- Observances in India
- Memorials to Vallabhbhai Patel
- 2014 establishments in India