Amid protests by local villagers and severe criticism by opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi?unveiled the Statue of Unity - the world¡¯s tallest statue - in Gujarat's Kevadiya.?
The Statue of Unity was built at an estimated $430 million. Most of this money came from the government and public sector companies such as the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum.
It also drew massive flak. Many believe that the money could have been used in infrastructure development, education, and healthcare in the country and for the welfare of farmers.?
The statue has also been heavily criticised by tribal communities living in the vicinity, who were displaced for the project. Nearly 75,000 tribals have reportedly planned a mass protest on Oct 31 against the inauguration.
Here's what people on the internet had to say about this imposing monument which is??twice the height of the?Statue of Liberty:?
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