Rashtriya Ekta Diwas : National Unity Day : On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti } why we celebrate National Unity Day

National Unity Day : On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 145th birth anniversary this year. 

National Unity Day 2022, As we all know very well, since 2014, each and every year on 31 October 'Rashtriya Ekta Divas or ‘The National Unity Day is celebrated to pay acknowledgment to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel – an Indian great and minded politician who played a fundamental role in India's freedom struggle and then during the amalgamation of the country. 

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the 'Iron Man of India', struggled for Jammu and Kashmir with India, as well as more than 500 princely states to align with the Indian Union. Therefore, 31 October is celebrated to honor his efforts and contributions. He integrated all princely states into the newly independent India, despite several small states. 

On this day, the following pledge is required to be read out at State and Central government offices. 

“I solemnly pledge that I dedicate myself to preserving 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 the internal security of my country.”