31 Oct, 12:37 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi signs visitors book at 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Complex' near Statue Of Unity.

31 Oct, 12:22 (IST)

Kevadiya: PM Narendra Modi, BJP Chief Amit Shah, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and others visit museum & audio-visual gallery at 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat Complex' near Statue Of Unity.

31 Oct, 11:31 (IST)

PM Modi says, "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 the country's great personalities a crime?: PM Modi.

31 Oct, 11:08 (IST)

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".

31 Oct, 10:53 (IST)

The Prime Minister said this is a project that we had thought about during the time when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. "To build the Statue Of Unity, lakhs of farmers from all over India came together, gave their tools, portions of soil and thus, a mass movement started", PM Modi said.

31 Oct, 10:49 (IST)

The Prime Minister said today is a day that will be remembered in the history of India. He said No Indian will ever forget this day."This is a project that we had thought about during the time I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat", the Prime Minister added.

31 Oct, 10:48 (IST)

After inaugurating the Statue of Unity, PM Modi said are all delighted to be here, on the banks of the Narmada as the nation marks Ekta Diwas. The Prime Minister said several people across India are taking part in the 'Run for Unity' on this occasion. "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 said at the inauguration of Statue Of Unity.

31 Oct, 10:32 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the Statue of Unity, world's tallest statue in Gujarat to the nation. BJP President Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Deputy CM Nitin Patel, and Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel at the inauguration of the world's tallest statue.

31 Oct, 10:32 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday Dedicated the Statue of Unity, world's tallest statue in Gujarat. BJP President Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Deputy CM Nitin Patel, and Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel at inauguration of the world's tallest statue.

31 Oct, 10:18 (IST)

BJP President Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani & Deputy CM Nitin Patel, and Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel present at the inauguration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue of Unity. As part of the inauguration ceremony, the Prime Minister will pour soil and water from Narmada river into a 'Kalash' to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel. He would also perform a 'virtual Abhishek' of the statue. He will also perform a special prayer at the feet of the Statue of Unity and later visit the museum, exhibition and the viewer's gallery.

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Gujarat, October 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to unveil the Statue of Unity, the 182-metre structure of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat on Wednesday. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the structure on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31 in Gujarat's Narmada district. The statue is touted to the world's tallest statue.

The Prime Minister arrived in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night ahead of the unveiling of the 'Statue of Unity'. The statue is twice the height of the Statue of Liberty in the US and is built on Sadhu Bet, an islet near the Sardar Sarovar Dam. Statue of Unity: Built From Crowdsourced Iron, Sardar Patel's Iconic Statue Can Withstand Earthquakes Upto 6.5 Magnitude. 

On his arrival, PM Modi was welcomed by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, Governor O P Kohli, Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja and chief secretary J N Singh upon his arrival at the Ahmedabad airport.

Hours before his arrival in Gujarat, the Prime Minister said, "Tomorrow, on the Jayanti of Sardar Patel, the 'Statue of Unity' will be dedicated to the nation. The statue, which is on the banks of the Narmada, is a fitting tribute to the great Sardar Patel".Ten Facts About the Tallest Statue in the World.

The Prime Minister is scheduled to reach the Kevadiya Colony near the Sardar Sarovar Dam in Narmada district on Wednesday morning to unveil the statue, an official press release said.