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PM officially unveils Statue of Unity- the world's tallest statue

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PM officially unveils Statue of Unity- the world's tallest statue
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PM officially unveils Statue of Unity- the world's tallest statue Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, officially inaugurated the Statue of Unity - a 182-meter high statue, built in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. While dedicating the statue to the nation, PM Modi also did its virtual "Abhishek" with the help of a lever. Also Read: Calling for discipline these days is branded "autocratic": PM Modi Prime Minister also inaugurates the ‘Wall of Unity’. It is a monument that defines India’s unity and is situated near the statue.  After inaugurating the ‘Wall of Unity,’ Modi offered floral tributes to the statue to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Following the inauguration, cultural and musical programmes were arranged. There were performances by the bands of Gujarat police, armed and paramilitary forces. The Statue of Unity is the world’s tallest statue. It is twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. It is built on an islet, Sadhu Bet, near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada district. Also Read: Narendra Modi Govt Constitutes Eight-Member Lokpal Search Committee Before inaugurating the Statue of Unity, PM Modi inaugurated a 17-km-long Valley of Flowers. It was a tent city and a museum for tourists near the statue. The museum has been dedicated to the life and times of Patel. -PTC NEWS-
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