Every year on October 31, India celebrates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti to honour the birth anniversary of one of the nation’s greatest leaders and freedom fighters — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, fondly remembered as the Iron Man of India. His vision, leadership, and tireless efforts played a pivotal role in shaping modern India.
The day is also observed as the National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), symbolising Patel’s lifelong mission to unite the country.
Sardar Patel Jayanti 2025 Date
Date: Friday, October 31, 2025The day is also observed as the National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas), symbolising Patel’s lifelong mission to unite the country.
Who Was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (1875–1950) was a leading figure in India’s struggle for independence and the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of independent India. A close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Patel was instrumental in integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after independence — a feat that earned him the title “Iron Man of India.”Interesting Facts About Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Born on October 31, 1875, in Nadiad, Gujarat, Patel was deeply rooted in the values of discipline and hard work.
- Before entering politics, he was a successful lawyer, admired for his sharp intellect and fairness.
- Patel was a key organiser of the Quit India Movement (1942) and one of the strongest voices for independence.
- As India’s first Home Minister, he unified the princely states, ensuring that the newly independent country remained one united nation.
- The world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity (182 metres), located in Gujarat, was inaugurated in his honour in 2018.
- Patel’s life was guided by practicality, discipline, and his deep belief in national unity and self-reliance.
- His birthday celebration as National Unity Day reminds citizens of his message: “Manpower without unity is not a strength unless it is harmonized and united properly.”
