Time to Give Sardar Patel His Due: PM Modi at Statue of Unity
PM Modi unveiled Sardar Patel’s ‘Statue of Unity’ on the bank of river Narmada in Gujarat’s Kevadiya on 31 October
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PM Narendra Modi unveiled Sardar Patel's 'Statue of Unity' on the banks of river Narmada in Gujarat's Kevadiya on Wednesday, 31 October. Addressing the nation, Modi said the day will be remembered in the history of India.
He used the occasion to slam those criticising the decision to build the monument, questioning whether any crime had been committed by constructing such memorials for national heroes like Patel.
In his speech, Modi also claimed that the statue would generate immense employment opportunities for the tribals living in the region.
(With inputs from PTI)
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