Today on 31 October 2022 was the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this occasion the nation paid homage to the Unifier of Modern India, Iron Man Sardar Vallabh-bhai Patel on his 147th Birth Anniversary. Now so many times, the question arises!
Which day is celebrated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas?
The answer to this question is on the birth occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated i.e on 31st October 2022.
National Unity Day was Celebrated today
On the Occasion of National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas today President Draupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar and Home Minister Amit Shah paid floral tribute at the statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Patel Chowk in New Delhi this morning. Along with them Delhi Lt. Governor V K Saxena and Union Minister Meenakshi Lekhi also paid tribute. Union Minister S Jai-Shankar was also present in this event.
After the floral tribute Union Minister Amit Shah flagged of 'Run for Unity' from the National Stadium in New Delhi. In this 'Run for Unity' event almost around 8,000 people took part.
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Speaking at the event , Mr Shah said today we are remembering Sardar Patel for his contribution to the future of India. He said that Sardar Patel had played an important role in persuading many princely states to join the Union of India. He added that this day is also important for the country, as we are celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Mr Shah also urged the people to follow the footsteps of Sardar Patel to work for the unity and integrity of the country.
The 'Run for Unity' event was also organised at Delhi University where Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan flagged off the race. Vice-chancellor of Delhi University Prof Yogesh Singh, along with Registrar, Principles, Teachers, senior officials and student of CBSE schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya and the Univeristy took part in the Unity run.
The celebration at eh National Stadium also witnessed the pledge taking ceremony near Gandhi Statue adjacent Vice Regal Lodge and an address by the Education Minister Special Exihibits on the life of Sardar Patel was displayed at Jawahar Park, Vice Regal Lodge to commemorate one of the most revered son the soil and learn from his life.
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