Today is 31st October, it's an important day for India as 31st October is Birth Anniversary of the Iron man of India , Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , who is known for his tireless effort in uniting all the states of India to make it "Akhand Bharat" or United India. Since 2014, 31st October is observed as National Unity Day and people from all walks of life participate in the "Run For Unity" marathon across India. Run For Unity on 31st October In this page, we have also shared the importance of this day (31st October), Major Events of this day, Birthdays on this day and deaths if any. Festival/Observations on 31st October World Cities Day National Unity Day 31st October in the history of India Radha Krishna Mathur was sworn in as the first lieutenant governor of Union Territory Ladakh on 31st October 2019. 2019 - Jammu & Kashmir cease to be a state; two new Union Territories Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh to come into existence from today th