New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- National Unity Day, also known as Rashtriya Ekta Divas, celebrations are taking place all over India on 31 October to mark 150th birth anniversary of veteran freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Let's find out the more about this annual celebration.

Celebrating the country's first Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs who successfully persuaded around 560 princely states after Independence to join the Union of India. Noted for his contributions to the political integration of India, the legendary leader is fondly remembered today.

Homage is paid to the iconic leader on his birth anniversary every year since 2014, that is when the day was officially recognised as "National Unity Day" by the Governm...