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On the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 143rd birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday unveiled the 'Statue of Unity' at Gujarat's Kevadiya. The Prime Minister dedicated the 182-metre statue of Sardar Patel, popularly known as Iron Man of India to the nation.
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At 182 metres, 'Statue of Unity' is now the tallest statue in the world. It has been erected using more than 70,000 tonnes of cement, 18,500 tonnes of reinforcement steel, 6,000 tonnes of structural steel and 1,700 metric tonnes of bronze. (Image: AP)
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The 'Statue of Unity' is twice the height of the Statue of Liberty in the United States of America. The statue also has a viewing gallery near it, allowing tourists to have a glance of the Sardar Sarovar dam and nearby mountain ranges. (Image: Twitter)
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Unveiling the statue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is fortunate to dedicate the Statue of Sardar Sahab to the nation. The Prime Minister also said that these kinds of events are difficult to erase. (Image: ANI)
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Several other dignitaries like Gujarat Governor O P Kohli, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and BJP president Amit Shah were present during the unveiling ceremony. After the unveiling of the statue by PM Modi, three IAF (Indian Air Force) planes flew past Sardar Patel figure and created the tricolour in the sky. (Image: ANI)
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Unveiling the statue, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the statue will remind those who question about the existence of India. He added that the nation will remain eternal. He also said that the statue of the great leader will also be known as a symbol of the country's engineering and technical capabilities. (Image: ANI)
Remembering the iconic leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that from Kargil and Kanyakumari and Kutch to Kohima if we can travel freely today, it is because of the work was done by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. (Image: Twitter) -
Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi said that over crores of farmers converted the construction to a people's movement. He also added that Sardar Sahab was at the forefront in giving women an active role in politics. (Image: Twitter)
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After unveiling the 'Statue of Unity', Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 'Wall of Unity' at Gujarat's Kevadia. (Image: ANI)
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During the later part of the event, Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi along with BJP presidentAmit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and others visit museum and audio-visual gallery at 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Complex' located near the 'Statue of Unity'. (Image: Twitter)
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as 'Iron Man of India'. Born on October 31st, 1875, his birth anniversary is being celebrated as 'Rashtriaya Ekta Diwas' . Like other freedom fighters, Patel too had played an important role in country's struggle for independence. (Image: Twitter)
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