Amit Shah Unveils 11-Ft Tall Statue of Sardar Patel in Jodhpur
| Summary/Static | Details |
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| Why in the news? | Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah unveils an 11-ft tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. |
| Key Attendees | Amit Shah, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and other dignitaries. |
| Statue Dimensions | Height: 11 ft; Weight: 1,100 kg; Material: Various metals; Pedestal: 8 ft high. |
| Sardar Patel's Contributions | Unified 556 princely states; integrated Jodhpur; ensured India's unity and territorial integrity. |
| Recognition Under PM Modi | Construction of the Statue of Unity; posthumous Bharat Ratna; celebration of Patel's 150th birth anniversary. |
| Unfinished Tasks Completed | Abrogation of Article 370; Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand; construction of Ram Temple; abolition of triple talaq. |
| Economic Achievements | India's rise as the fifth-largest global economy, surpassing Britain. |