PM Narendra Modi to unveil ‘Statue of Unity’ on October 31

GUWAHATI, Oct 9: Gujarat Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Ranchhodbhai Chanabhai Faldu on Tuesday said the ‘Statue of Unity’ dedicated to Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31. Talking to the reporters here on Tuesday Faldu said, “The Statue of Unity shall be inaugurated by Modiji on October 31.” The Statue of Unity, which is 182 m from the ground and 240 m from the river base of Narmada, has almost been completed and waiting for inauguration. Notably, the unveiling of the statue will be done commemorating the Vallabhbhai Patel’s 143rd birth anniversary. The stature has been built at a cost of Rs 2,333 crore.