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Embassy of India observes the National Unity Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of #SardarVallabhbhaiPatel #RashtriyaEktaDiwas

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On the occasion of the National Unity Day to commemorate the 142nd birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Embassy of India in Stockholm organised Rashtriya Ekta Diwas/National Unity Day on 31st October, 2017 at 1400 hrs at Embassy premises. In the morning all India based officers/officials undertook a pledge on the occasion of National Unity day. This followed by an afternoon function attended by prominent members of the Indian community. During this function a documentary on Sardar Patel was shown, followed by an interactive session on the life and achievements of this great leader and celebration of his birth anniversary which is observed as the National Unity day/Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. This day reminds us of the tremendous hard work and effort put in by this national leader in the struggle for independence and his great role in unification of the princely states of India. An essay competetion on Sardar Patel concluded this event and the best three participants were given suitable prizes. The online Quiz posted on Facebook and website is receiving good response from the Indian community and prizes for this quiz shall be given in due course. The event ended with Indian tea and snacks.