India is a land of unity in diversity where people of diverse religion, tradition, culture, languages and heritage live together in a single country. This is the strength of India. To maintain the nation’s unity and to acknowledge Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s efforts in uniting the nation, National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas is celebrated every year on October 31st; on his birth anniversary. In keeping with the tradition, Vydehians enthusiastically participated by taking the Pledge to uphold the unity, integrity and security of the nation.