New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday unveiled the Statue of Unity, a 182-metre high giant structure built in honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary, near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Gujarat’s Narmada district on Wednesday. Touted as the world's tallest, the statue is twice the height of Statue of Liberty and is built on an islet, Sadhu Bet. As Modi unveiled the statue, three IAF planes flew past and created the tricolour in the sky by emitting saffron, white and green colours. Addressing the event, Modi said that the unveiling of the Statue of Unity was a historic moment for all Indians and it represents the sacrifices of the tribal community.
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Kevadiya (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs visitors book at 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Complex' near #StatueOfUnity
Kevadiya (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs visitors book at 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Complex' near #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/iusRnhpsRh
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Kevadiya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Wall of Unity on 143rd anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Kevadiya: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Wall of Unity on 143rd anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. #Gujarat pic.twitter.com/yW1hA95uqz
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Sardar Patel's statue will remind those who question India's existence that this nation was, is and will remain eternal: PM Modi
Sardar Patel's statue will remind world about courage of man who thwarted attempts to disintegrate India: PM Modi
I am amazed when some people of our own country dare to see this initiative from a political view & criticise us like we have committed a huge crime. Is remembering country's great personalities a crime?: PM Modi.
The statue is a symbol of our engineering and tech capabilities. The statue is a mainfestation of Sardar Patel's love, talent and spirituality. The statue is also an expression of a New India, New Confidence. It is a symbol of Unity, Integrity.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "if it was not for Sardar Sahab's resolve, then we Indians would have to take visa to see the Gir lions, pray at Somnath, or to see Hyderabad's Charminar".
Sardar Sahab ke avahan par desh ke saikdon rajwadaon ne tyag ki misaal qayam ki thi. Hume is tyag ko bhi nahi bhoolna chahiye: PM Narendra Modi
Tamil Nadu Ministers Kadambur Raju and Ma Foi K. Pandiarajan at the inauguration ceremony of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity in Gujarat's Kevadiya
Tamil Nadu Ministers Kadambur Raju and Ma Foi K. Pandiarajan at the inauguration ceremony of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity in Gujarat's Kevadiya pic.twitter.com/mjanuLuP90
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
The world's tallest statue will remind the whole world and our future generations of the courage, strength and determination of Sardar Patel, says PM Modi
This is a project that we had thought about during the time when I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. To build the #StatueOfUnity, lakhs of farmers from all over India came together, gave their tools, portions of soil and thus, a mass movement started: PM Modi
This is a project that we had thought about during the time when I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. To build the #StatueOfUnity, lakhs of farmers from all over India came together, gave their tools, portions of soil and thus, a mass movement started: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/ekJ3q7gDnC
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
#WATCH: Inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity by PM Modi in Gujarat's Kevadiya
#WATCH: Inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity by PM Modi in Gujarat's Kevadiya pic.twitter.com/PKMhielVZo
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
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Events like today are very very important in a country's history and such events are difficult to erase. It is a historic and inspiring occasion for all Indians. I am fortunate to dedicate this statue of Sardar Sahab to the nation: PM Modi at the inauguration of #StatueOfUnity
Events like today are very very important in a country's history and such events are difficult to erase. It is a historic and inspiring occasion for all Indians. I am fortunate to dedicate this statue of Sardar Sahab to the nation: PM Modi at the inauguration of #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/fa4b7bmA10
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
#WATCH: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat's Kevadiya
#WATCH: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat's Kevadiya pic.twitter.com/APnxyFACFT
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
Today the entire country is celebrating #RashtriyaEktaDiwas honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel : PM Modi
PM Modi dedicates '#StatueOfUnity' to the Nation.
LIVE : PM Modi dedicates '#StatueOfUnity' to the Nation. https://t.co/tX6oSqvIwd
— BJP (@BJP4India) October 31, 2018
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/c3wfzLBkH4
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
Visuals from the inauguration ceremony of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity
Gujarat: #Visuals from the inauguration ceremony of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/oGEvZrtUDp
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for inauguration of Sardar's statue.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/AGCzMWoANd
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Gujarat: BJP President Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Deputy CM Nitin Patel, and Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel at inauguration.
Gujarat: BJP President Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Deputy CM Nitin Patel, and Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel at inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/VYkQSQGIRD
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
PM Shri @narendramodi is visiting Tent City in Kevadia, Gujarat. Watch:
PM Shri @narendramodi is visiting Tent City in Kevadia, Gujarat. Watch at https://t.co/hF6g791gLO #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/oNP235ldlk
— BJP (@BJP4India) October 31, 2018
#WATCH: Celebrations underway near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity in Gujarat's Kevadiya
#WATCH: Celebrations underway near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity in Gujarat's Kevadiya that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. #RashtriyaEktaDiwas pic.twitter.com/ioafhMipKd
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
PM Modi inaugurates Valley of Flowers.
PM Shri @narendramodi visits Valley of Flowers in Kevadia, Gujarat. Watch at https://t.co/80fi6OOq2b #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/HTTjuWh7Tz
— BJP (@BJP4India) October 31, 2018
LIVE : PM Modi visits Valley of Flowers and Tent City in Kevadia, Gujarat. #StatueOfUnity https://t.co/es4iW96Uhu
— BJP (@BJP4India) October 31, 2018
Visuals of celebrations from near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
Gujarat: #Visuals of celebrations from near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. #RashtriyaEktaDiwas pic.twitter.com/P3nrbwn7dO
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
Visuals from near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue of Unity that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gujarat: #Visuals from near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity that will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. pic.twitter.com/eq2SOZgaCH
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
Visuals from Kevadiya ahead of the inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's Statue of Unity.
Gujarat: #Visuals from Kevadiya ahead of the inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/MYtc0dAEaX
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018
The word ' Sardar Patel ' connotes 'unified India' having Social & National Integration. Tributes on his Birth Anniversary: Vijay Rupani
Prime Minister Modi, who reached Gujarat on Tuesday, remembered the Iron Man of India on his birthday anniversary.
We bow to the great Sardar Patel, the stalwart who unified India and served the nation tirelessly, on his Jayanti, tweets PM Narendra Modi (File pic) pic.twitter.com/5hbf1KFujA
— ANI (@ANI) October 31, 2018