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Oct 31, 2018
After Narendra Modi unveils Statue of Unity, Opposition asks BJP why there isn't bigger structure for Gandhi
Mayawati accused the BJP and its government at the Centre of confining Sardar Patel to a region, saying this is an example of BJP's "narrow-mindedness". -
Oct 31, 2018
Statue of Unity inauguration: Gujarat Police detain tribal leaders, activists in Narmada district ahead of unveiling
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the 'Statue of Unity', touted as the world's tallest statue, to the nation on Wednesday. It is twice the height of Statue of Liberty and is built on an islet, Sadhu Bet, near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada district. -
Oct 31, 2018
Narendra Modi unveils 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat's Kevadiya town; PM dedicates Sardar Vallabhai Patel memorial to nation
Narendra Modi dedicated the 'Statue of Unity' to India and said that the world's tallest statue will remind the nation of the courage, strength and determination of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, the whole world and our future generations. -
Oct 31, 2018
Sardar Patel statue unveiling latest updates: Narendra Modi calls world's tallest statue an 'answer to those who question India's unity'
Sardar Patel statue unveiling LATEST updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it is a historic moment for all Indians as the country is honouring its great leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. -
Oct 31, 2018
All you need to know about Ram Vanji Sutar, sculptor behind the Statue of Unity, 50 other sculptures of politicians
A graduate of Mumbai's JJ School of Art, Ram Vanji Sutar is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan in 2016 and the Padma Shri in 1999 for his contributions to the arts. He also received the Tagore Award in October 2018 -
Oct 31, 2018
Sardar Patel statue: Narendra Modi to unveil 182-metre-tall 'Statue of Unity' today; will be world's tallest such memorial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will dedicate to the nation The Statue of Unity, a 182-metre statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which is also the worlds' tallest statue so far. -
Oct 31, 2018
CPI says Statue of Unity insult to Sardar Patel, claims he would not have agreed to displacement of 75,000 adivasi families
The 182 m Statue of Unity, touted as the world's tallest, is slated to be unveiled by prime minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat on Wednesday. CPI national secretary Binoy Viswam claimed that 75,000 adivasi families living near the Sardar Sarovar dam had been rendered homeless to facilitate the construction of the mammoth structure. -
Oct 31, 2018
Narendra Modi to unveil 'Statue of Unity' today; IAF air show, cultural events to figure in Sardar Patel memorial launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the Statue of Unity, which is a tribute to Sardar Vallabhai Patel, to the country at the inauguration ceremony today. -
Sep 15, 2018
Water scarcity looms large in Gujarat with state receiving only 74% rainfall so far this monsoon, says government
The silver lining is the storage in Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada, which, the government said, will be enough to meet the state's need for drinking water through the next summer. -
Sep 03, 2018
India spends $430 million on Statue of Unity in Gujarat; Narendra Modi to inaugurate 182-metre-high project on 31 October
A 182-metre-high tribute to independence icon Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat, named the Statue of Unity, will be the first to dwarf the Spring Temple Buddha in China, currently the world's biggest statue at 128 metres in height.
