Udaipur, Nov 2 (TIWN): BSF 10th Bn kicked off awareness week for Unity at Udaipur. This observation is a part of observance of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).

Students of Senior Secondary High School which is located at bordering area, participated in that programme. Commandant P V Nageshwar Rao was present on that ocassion.

The official statement for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by the Home Ministry 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.’

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was introduced by the Govt of India and inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi in 2014.

The intent is to pay tribute to Vallabhbhai Patel, who was instrumental in keeping India united. It is to be celebrated on 31 October every year as annual commemoration of the birthday of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , one of the founding leaders of Republic of India.

The official statement for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas by the Home Ministry 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.”