31 October 2020 –
In India Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated on 31st October since 2014.
Today is 139th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Full name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was Sardar Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel. He was born on 31 October 1875 in Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was a very hard-working individual from his childhood. He used to help his father in farming and also took time for his studies. He became an Indian barrister and statesman. He was one of the leaders of the Indian National Congress and one of the founding fathers of the Republic of India. He took active part in the struggle of India.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel became the first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of India. He used strength and determination to bring together the many Indian princely states to form one united country- India as we know it today. He was often known as the ‘Iron Man of India’.
In memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, his birth date 31st October is celebrated as ‘Patel Jayanti’ in whole country. This day is celebrated with great pomp in schools and colleges. Floral tributes are paid at the statues of Sardar Patel. In Year 2014 Patel Jayanti was celebrated as ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’. On this day ‘Run for Unity’ was held across the whole country. Run for unity was held to spread awareness about Patel’s contribution to Indian history.
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