LEH, OCT 31: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) was observed across the Union Territory of Ladakh on Saturday to mark the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, popularly known as the Iron Man of India, with government officers and officials reaffirming their commitment to national unity, integrity and security.
At the UT Secretariat in Leh, Chief Secretary Ashish Kundra administered the Ekta Diwas Pledge to Administrative Secretaries and other officers and officials. The participants collectively reaffirmed their dedication to preserving the unity, integrity and security of the nation and upholding the spirit of national solidarity.
In accordance with the directions of the UT Administration, similar pledge-taking ceremonies were organised at district and departmental levels across Ladakh, ensuring widespread participation of government functionaries in the observance.
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated annually on October 31 to honour Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s historic contribution to India’s unity and integration, particularly his pivotal role in bringing the princely states into the Indian Union following Independence.
The observance serves as a reminder of Patel’s vision of a united and strong India and underscores the importance of collective responsibility in safeguarding the country’s unity, integrity and national solidarity.
