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National Unity Day – October 31
October 31 , 2019
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- National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) was introduced by the Government of India in 2014.
- The Iron Man of India, also known as the Loh Purush, Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875.
- Sardar Patel is most popularly known as a founding father of the Republic of India.
- This is because he played a significant role in integrating the independent provinces into a unified India just after the partition.
- For his efforts towards a united India, Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary is now celebrated as National Unity Day. This is also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.
- To celebrate the day, the ‘Unifier of India’ was honoured with the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue.
- Dedicated to Sardar Patel at Narmada District in Gujarat, the statue is approximately 182 metres (597 ft) in height.
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