National Unity Day 2026 is observed on 31 October, the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It is also called Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Patel played a central role in bringing hundreds of princely states into the Indian Union after Independence. This guide explains who he was, what he achieved and why unity still matters today. Why National Unity Day 2026 Matters The Government of India began observing this day in 2014, on Patel’s 139th birth anniversary. The day encourages people to value the unity, integrity and security of the nation.…
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