National Unity Day 2026: 151st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Theme, Celebrations and National Significance
3 November 2026
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National Unity Day 2026: 151st Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Theme, Celebrations and National Significance
1. Background and Historical Significance
- Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed annually on 31 October, marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950).
- Introduced by the Government of India in 2014, it promotes national unity, integrity, security and social harmony.
2. Sardar Patel's Major Contributions
- As India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, Patel played a decisive role in integrating over 560 princely states after Independence.
- Working with V.P. Menon, he combined diplomacy, negotiation and decisive action.
- He championed the All India Services, describing them as India's administrative steel frame.
3. Theme and Celebrations in 2026
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National Unity Day 2026 marks Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary. Explore the theme, Ekta Parade, Statue of Unity events and national significance.
Keywords
Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelRashtriya Ekta DiwasStatue of Unityprincely states integrationAll India ServicesEk Bharat Shreshtha BharatEkta ParadeNaxal Mukt Bharatnational integrationV.P. Menon