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National Unity Day Observed
31 Oct 2019
The Iron Man of India, also known as the Loh Purush, Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel was born on October 31, 1875. 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 honored with the Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue. Dedicated to Sardar Patel, the statue is approximately 182 meters (597 ft) in height.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day was introduced by the Government of India in 2014. The official statement for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was provided by the Home Ministry of India. It 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.”
On October 31, 2019, several places in India holds Run for Unity event in order to celebrate the National Unity Day. Rama University is no exception. Students, Staff and Faculty Members of FCM Department of Rama University Commemorated Rashtriya Ekta Divas with great enthusiasm and took the National Pledge for the Solidarity. On this day, Dean FCM Dr. Aftab Alam shared the relevance of the day and urged the students and the audience to stand by the principles of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
