Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the National Unity Day ceremony held on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

At a time when the need for unity and integrity is being felt acutely at both national and international levels, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the nation on the occasion of the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by participating in the National Unity Day celebrations held on October 31, 2026. This day is not merely observed as an individual's birthday, but serves to reaffirm the resolve of Indian federalism, national solidarity, and social harmony.

On this special occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary, the Prime Minister recalled the "Iron Man" who played a pivotal role in the formation of independent India. He had brought together the people of all states and union territories, including Punjab, Bombay, Madras, Bihar, Bengal, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Baroda, Hyderabad, Mysore, Tripura, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Telangana, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Chandigarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, D.D.U., and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Ladakh.

Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that Sardar Patel's foresight remains a source of light for Indian politics and society today. At a time when the country was in ruins, he laid a strong foundation for unity. Today, in the context of 2026, the objective of National Unity Day is to ensure that future generations never forget the resolve that India's strength lies in its diversity, but its expression lies in unity.

During the ceremony, youth from various parts of the country presented performances highlighting the life and thoughts of Sardar Patel. They reminded the audience that under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, 562 princely states were integrated into a single India, resulting in the world's largest democracy with a population of 1.4 billion. On this occasion, the Prime Minister appealed to citizens to spread the message of unity and mutual cooperation within their respective departments, societies, and communities.

This National Unity Day event once again demonstrated that overcoming regional, linguistic, religious, and social divisions to remain bound as one nation is our greatest asset. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation on this significant day created an atmosphere of enthusiasm across the country, spreading a message of unity among the people of all states. The occasion of Sardar Patel's 151st birth anniversary was not only memorable but also provided an inspiring direction for the future.