Published: 30 October 2025India TV NewsGeneral
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 Marks Sardar Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
India celebrated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) on October 31, 2025, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India. Grand celebrations took place at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, the site of the Statue of Unity — the world's tallest statue at 182 metres. Events included a grand parade, cultural performances, air shows, and nationwide 'Run for Unity' marathons.
Declared by the Government of India in 2014, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas honours Patel's role in integrating 562 princely states into the Indian Union after independence. Sardar Patel served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister (1947-1950). The Sardar@150 Unity March was observed across all states and Union Territories.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and why is 2025 significant?
**Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)** is observed every year on **October 31** to commemorate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. 2025 marks his **150th birth anniversary**, with grand celebrations at **Ekta Nagar, Gujarat** at the Statue of Unity.
How tall is the Statue of Unity and where is it located?
The **Statue of Unity** is located at **Ekta Nagar, Gujarat**, on the banks of the Narmada River. It stands **182 metres** tall, making it the **world's tallest statue**, dedicated to **Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel**.
When was Rashtriya Ekta Diwas first declared and by whom?
**Rashtriya Ekta Diwas** was declared by the **Government of India in 2014** to honour Sardar Patel's role in national integration. It is observed annually on **October 31**, his birth anniversary, with Run for Unity events nationwide.
What events mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 celebrations?
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas 2025 at Ekta Nagar, Gujarat featured a **grand parade, cultural performances, air shows**, and nationwide **Run for Unity** marathons. It marked Sardar Patel's **150th birth anniversary** at the Statue of Unity site.
Why is Sardar Patel honoured on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the **Iron Man of India**, is honoured for **integrating over 500 princely states** into the Indian Union after Independence in 1947. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed on his birth anniversary October 31 to celebrate this legacy.
