National Unity Day () is celebrated in India on 31 October. It was introduced by the

Government of India The Government of India (ISO 15919, ISO: Bhārata Sarakāra, legally the Union Government or Union of India or the Central Government) is the national authority of the Republic of India, located in South Asia, consisting of States and union t ...

in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of

Vallabhbhai Patel Vallabhbhai Jhaverbhai Patel (; ''Vallabhbhāī Jhāverbhāī Paṭel''; 31 October 1875 – 15 December 1950), commonly known as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was an Indian independence activist and statesman who served as the first Deputy Prime ...

who had a major role in the

political integration of India Before it gained independence in 1947, India (also called the Indian Empire) was divided into two sets of territories, one under direct British rule (British India), and the other consisting of princely states under the suzerainty of the Briti ...

Objective and pledge

The official statement for National Unity Day by the

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of India 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 the day, a pledge is read out in government offices:

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* {{Commons category-inline Modi administration initiatives 2014 introductions Vallabhbhai Patel October observances Recurring events established in 2014 Observances in India Memorials to Vallabhbhai Patel 2014 establishments in India

Objective and pledge

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