The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on 31st October every year.
Observance of the day provides an opportunity to re-affirm inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand actual and potential threats to unity, integrity and security of our country.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is mainly responsible for the integration of 565 princely states into independent India.
He was awarded ‘Bharat Ratna’ posthumously in 1991.