National Unity Day of India is celebrated on 31 October every year to remember the most legend personality and one of freedom fighter Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. It is the birthday of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel and Indian government established this day as National Unity Day of India. This is the 14th anniversary of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. He is the politician who earlier was the freedom fighter and later he played an important role in the Integration of India.
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel was the first deputy Prime Minister of India. He is known as the ‘Iron Man of India’. He performed a major role in persuading 500 Princely states to accede to the independent and help to make unity of all the states in India. He convinces all the states that they should compile their states with the Indian government.
In 2013, Indian Government started the work on Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’s Statue named as Statue of Unity it has completed and integrated in 2018. The is the world’s tallest statue with 597 feet height. It represents India in the tallest statue in the world’s list.
“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.”
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This National Unity Day is also known as the Ekta Diwas in India which is celebrated on October 31. On his special Occasion, A pledge is required to read by State and Central government offices read this pledge every year. PM Narendra Modi will participate this week in an event in Gujarat’s Kevadia to celebrate this special day and the Birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. PM Modi will also set to launch the Official website of Statue of Unity into UN languages along with Kevadia app.
Quotes Wishes on National Unity Day 2020
- Our unity is our identity, That is why our country is great…
- Our existence is with national unity, It is our responsibility to maintain it…
- The country will become great only When unity will become our identity…
- Break the religion-caste gap, Join hands join India…
- Countless battle for the independence of the country, But independence was achieved with national unity…
- Only if we fight for unity, we will make the country flourish
