Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is observed on October 31. It is linked with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and highlights national unity, integrity and political integration. The 2025 observance was especially important because it marked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary. The main celebration was held at the Statue of Unity complex in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, a site known for the 182-metre Statue of Unity. Gujarat Tourism describes the Statue of Unity as the world's tallest statue and a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

For exam preparation, it should not be treated only as an annual-day fact. It helps revise the making of the Indian Union after Independence, integration of princely states, a strong Centre, internal security and administrative unity. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs. PIB states that after Independence he was tasked with unifying more than 560 princely states into the Union of India. While studying Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, students should also remember Patel's role, the merger of princely states and the strengthening of India's federal structure.

The 2025 celebrations emphasised the Unity Parade, National Unity Pledge, cultural performances and Run for Unity. The Utsav, Ministry of Tourism page links the October 31, 2025 event at Ekta Nagar with the 150th birth anniversary and also mentions Bharat Parv from November 1 to 15, 2025. In prelims, the likely focus is the date, venue, statue height and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's role. In mains, the theme can be used for national integration, unity in diversity and the strengthening of India's federal structure.