National Unity Day 2020

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day 2020: The day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He played an important role in uniting India. He is also famous as an Iron Man of India and as one of the founding leaders of the Republic of India.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: History

In 2014, the Government of India introduced Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day with an aim to pay tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. He is always remembered for his extraordinary works for the country and no doubt, he worked hard in keeping India united. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, by paying tribute to the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue and flagging of a program which was known as 'Run For Unity' in New Delhi. Run for unity was held to spread awareness about Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's contribution to Indian history.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: Celebration

In 2019, on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, Narendra Modi administered the National Unity Day Pledge at Statue of Unity in Kevadia. He also reviewed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade presented by various police contingents from all over the country.

 Pledge is "I solemnly pledge that I dedicate myself to preserve 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 unification of my country which was made possible by the vision and actions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure the internal security of my country.”

 

 

150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

‘Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi’ alias Mahatma Gandhi was born on 2 October 1869 in Porbandar, Gujarat. The parents of Bapu are Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai. At the age of 13, Mahatma Gandhi was married to Kasturba which is an arranged marriage. They had four sons namely Harilal, Manilal, Ramdas, and Devdas. She supported all the efforts of her husband until her death in 1944.

On 6th July 1944, Subhash Chandra Bose addressed Gandhi as “The Father of the Nation” and on 28 April 1947, Sarojini Naidu during a conference also referred Gandhi as “Father of the Nation.” Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite song ‘Raghupati Raghava’ is traditionally sung at all meetings associated with him.

International Day of Non-Violence 2020: International Day of Non-Violence is celebrated on October 2 every year on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary to promote non-violence through education and public awareness. This day was marked in 2007 by the UN and is celebrated on Gandhi’s birth anniversary as he was an icon of the philosophy and non-violence strategy. The principle of non-violence aims to achieve social or political change and rejects the use of physical violence.

International Day Of Non-Violence Quotes

• “Non-violence is a weapon of the strong.” – Mahatma Gandhi