Here's How People Reacted To Unveiling Of The Sardar Patel Statue Of Unity By PM Modi
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. 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.
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.
Tomorrow, on the Jayanti of Sardar Patel, the 'Statue of Unity' will be dedicated to the nation.
¡ª Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 30 October 2018
The statue, which is on the banks of the Narmada is a fitting tribute to the great Sardar Patel. https://t.co/9Z5PHE9uTM pic.twitter.com/6TXMYPaJm6
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:
#1
We have not reached a stage where we can fully implement 'make in India' yet. Maybe if the next govt, whoever it is, encorages timely process of tech-transfer; then MiI can be implemented sooner!!!
¡ª paritosh mishra (@paritosh2020) October 31, 2018
¡ª 4Dpeople (@4DPeopleIND) October 31, 2018
For me this has no meaning. My kids end up playing in drawing room as there is no playground in our locality. No proper sanitation and cleanliness, bad roads. Sardar would have not liked to spend 3000 cr on himself. When will our leaders realize. POWER HUNGRY scums. pic.twitter.com/tC6rU7sDpL
¡ª Raj Koul (@rkoul2) October 31, 2018
What did we ultimately achieved,
¡ª PARVINDER S GHOTRA (@GHOTRAps) October 31, 2018
With 2689 Crore
How many world class schools
World class hospitals,
How many farmers loans,
How many homes to homeless
How many world class universities
My dear PM, can u answer please
U have made another place for crow to shit.
If Statues can be built in record time, then why can't other "important" things like roads and bridges?
¡ª Lollipop (@imtiyazasadi) October 31, 2018
Sardar Patel was of the view that as a big brother, China should lead Asia's rise in post- colonial era. This Indo-Chinese statue is a fitting tribute to his vision. #StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/qLtnTsgiyv
¡ª Rafale Gandhi (@RoflGandhi_) October 31, 2018
Many forgotten heroes of India's freedom struggle are getting their dues now. Thanks to PM @narendramodi
¡ª Rita (@RitaG74) October 31, 2018
Let's us pledge to make a special and conscious effort to educate our children about these real heroes. It should be every parent's duty.#StatueOfUnity pic.twitter.com/GQJEelQlhb
#8
Happy Halloween guys. Here's a scary thought, the government just spent 3000 crores on a statue.
¡ª Harish Iyengaar (@scaryhairyman) October 31, 2018
