National Unity Day – Rashtriya Ekta Diwas – was observed across the country on October 31, 2019, on the occasion of the 144th birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Since 2014, October 31st is observed as the National Unity Day and people from all walks of life participate in the ‘Run For Unity’.
In Gujarat, the state level celebrations of National Unity Day were organised in Ahmedabad. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani flagged off the Run For Unity from Shahibaug Police Ground in the morning. He also administered a Unity pledge to the participants.
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the ‘Run for Unity’ here to mark the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel today. The Governor administered the unity pledge to the gathering.
Arunachal Pradesh also celebrated the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day). In Papum Pare District, Doimukh MLA Tana Hali Tara flagged off the ‘run for unity’ from Gumto to Doimukh.
