National Unity Day 2020

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary is observed as National Unity Day, on October 31 every year.

Patel is credited for playing a crucial role in the integration of India from 560 princely states.

He served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India.

A truly great social leader, his work was characterised by excellence. He has made his spot in the history of our nation and in our hearts for eternity.

He played an instrumental role in India’s struggle for independence, is hailed even today for his contributions. 

National Unity day History

The day was introduced by the Government of India in 2014.

This year India will observe 145th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. Patel was a successful lawyer and became one of the influential leaders in Gujarat.

He was then appointed as the 49th President of Indian national congress, he even promoted the Quit India Movement during that time. 

The National Unity Day is thus observed to remember the efforts of Sardar Patel for the nation.

He is also known as the Iron Man of India. 

National Unity day significance

Every year the educational institutions observe various kinds of programmes in schools, colleges and various institutes across the country.

The motto of the day is to re-affirm the strength and resilience of the nation so as to withstand any upcoming potential threats to the unity, integrity, and security of our country.

In the year 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a 182m tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and named it Statue of Unity.

The statue is situated on the bank of Narmada river in the Kevadiya colony, which faces the Sardar Sarovar Dam near Vadodara city.

Programmes are held on this day in different workplaces as well to create awareness about one of the great politicians of India. 

On the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel on October 31, 2018, PM Modi unveiled the 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat's Narmada district. 

On Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, here are some inspirational quotes by the Iron Man of India:

*Two ways of building character - cultivating the strength to challenge oppression, and tolerate the resultant hardships that give rise to courage and awareness.

*The negligence of a few could easily send a ship to the bottom, but if it has the wholehearted co-operation of all on board it can be safely brought to the part.

*Work is undoubtedly worship but laughter is life. Anyone who takes life too seriously must prepare himself for a miserable existence. Anyone who greets joys and sorrows with equal facility can really get the best of life.

*Non-violence has to be observed in thought, word, and deed. The measure of our non-violence will be a measure of our success.

*The stiffer the opponent the more should our affection go out to him. That is the significance of Satyagraha.