Gujarat to build 'Statue of Unity' in memory of sardar Patel: Narendra मोदी
Nagpur, Feb 4 : Chief Minister Narendra Modi announced that people of Gujarat will build the world's tallest statue, the 'Statue of Unity', in memory of Iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Sardar Sarovar Project, on the lines of 'Statue of Liberty' at New York in United States
he was addressing the gathering of 'Swarnim Gujrat Mahotsav' here. Gujarat Tourism Corporation president Kamlesh Patel, Gujarati Samaj city president Jayprakash Parekh were present on the occasion.
Mr Modi said ''In United States, there is a huge Statue of Liberty'. On the same lines, we have decided to build statue of Sardar Patel in the Narmada river. It will be known as the 'Statue of Unity'.'' He said the stucture would not be built with the government money, but through contribution from people of Gujarat.
Sardar Patel does not being only of the Government, but he was a representative of entire Gujarat and India, he noted.
The Chief Minister further said the statue would be two times taller than Statue of Liberty and highest in the world.
He appealed to everyone to come forward for the development of Gujarat and participate in the state's growth story. It is a service to the nation and service for the nation, he added.
''In Gujarat, you will find development works everywhere. It's a symbol of our growth story,'' Mr Modi claimed.
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