Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2025 will be celebrated on October 31. This annual observance marks the birth anniversary of the noted Indian statesman and freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2025 marks a special day as it commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. His birth anniversary is also observed as National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. Born as Vallabhbhai Patel in Nadidad, Gujarat; he was often called Sardar, meaning "chief". On the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti, people often go back to the life and teachings of Sardar Patel and try to remember him and keep his teachings alive. Sharing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel quotes and inspiring sayings is a common practice on National Unity Day or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was known to be one of the most prominent activists in the fight for Independence. He was instrumental in bringing together all the princely states to form the different states of India. This is the reason that ​​Sardar Patel was often touted as "Loh Purursh" or "Iron Man of India". Sardar Patel emphasised the potential hardships and the need for complete unity and non-violence from every village in the face of provocation. The Statue of Unity in Ahmedabad was created as a tribute to his life and work. Who Were the Members of Independent India’s First Cabinet? List of Ministers’ Names and Their Portfolios in Jawaharlal Nehru’s Ministry.

The occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary is also commemorated as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day. As we prepare to celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti 2025, here are some Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti quotes and inspiring sayings by Sardar Patel on unity that you can share online.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Quote (Photo Credits: LatestLY)

"Manpower Without Unity Is Not a Strength Unless It Is Harmonised and United Properly, Then It Becomes a Spiritual Power." Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Quote on National Unity Day (Photo Credits: LatestLY)

"There Is Something Unique in This Soil, Which, Despite Many Obstacles, Has Always Remained the Abode of Great Souls." Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Patel Quote on National Unity Day (Photo Credits: LatestLY)

"Even if We Lose the Wealth of Thousands, and Our Life Is Sacrificed, We Should Keep Smiling and Be Cheerful Keeping Our Faith in God and Truth." Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Quote on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (Photo Credits: LatestLY)

"It Is the Prime Responsibility of Every Citizen To Feel That His Country Is Free and To Defend Its Freedom Is His Duty." Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Patel Quote on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (Photo Credits: LatestLY)

"In a Democratic Set-Up We Must Have Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Association and All Kinds of Freedom." Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Sardar Valabhbhai Patel was one of the most noted leaders of India who had a clear vision of what would make India an independent, secular, democratic republic. Celebrations like these are a reminder about the struggles that India had to go through to become independent and help us to thrive towards building a nation that our freedom fighters would have envisioned for us.

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