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National Unity Day (India)

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I solemnly pledge that I dedicate myself to preserving the unity, integrity, and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen. I take this pledge in the spirit of the unification of my country which was made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar
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of India cites that the National Unity Day "will provide an opportunity to re-affirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand the actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity, and security of our country."
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Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure the internal security of my country.
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31 October is also celebrated as Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas or National Pledge Day as it marks the day of
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in 2014. The day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of
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Commemorative stamp issued on National Unity Day 2016 depicting
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On the day, a pledge is read out in government offices:
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The official statement for National Unity Day by the
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Statue of Unity
Vallabhbhai Patel
31 October
Hindi
romanized
Government of India
Vallabhbhai Patel
political integration of India
Home Ministry
assassination of Indira Gandhi
Indira Gandhi
Ekta Yatra


"What is National Unity Day and why is it celebrated on 31st October?"
"Nation observes Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on birth national unity day also known as anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel"
Business Standard
"Observance of the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on 31st October"
New Delhi
National Informatics Centre
Press Information Bureau
"Rashtriya Sankalp Diwas: Why is Indira Gandhi's Death Day Celebrated as National Pledge Day?"

National Unity Day (India)
Categories
Modi administration initiatives
2014 introductions
Vallabhbhai Patel
October observances

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