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National Unity Day (India)
| National Unity Day | |
|---|---|
 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: ISO (IAST: ISO)
) 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[edit]
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[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "What is National Unity Day and why is it celebrated on 31st October?". Scroll.in. 31 October 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
{{cite web}}: 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