With a towering height of 70 feet, the world's tallest statute of Mahatma Gandhi was on Friday unveiled here in Bihar.
'Bapu' is seen standing affectionately with two children on
either side in the bronze statue constructed at the historic Gandhi
Maidan here.
Funded by the state government, the Rs 10 crore statue, inclusive
of a 30-feet-high pedestal, has been built by Delhi-based sculptor
Ramsutar and Sons.
With this, the Parliament statue in New Delhi where the 'Father
of the Nation' is in a meditating pose, becomes the second tallest
Gandhi statue with a height of 16 feet.
Stating that is a small tribute to the great leader, Bihar Chief
Minister Nitish Kumar said his mantra of non-violence will motivate the
weaker sections to seek their rights in a peaceful manner, but with
persistence.
"The tallest leader of our country and flag bearer of world peace
will continue to inspire youths for generations," he said after
unveiling the statue at a function.
Plaques have been added to the statute recalling various movements led by Gandhi during the freedom struggle.
Some valuable Gandhi quotes have also been written on the plaques
to remind people about the message 'Bapu' gave during his lifetime.
Sculptor Anil, who runs 'Ramsutar Arts Pvt Ltd', said the statue,
showcasing Gandhi with a smiling look, will spread the message of world
peace and motivate all to bridge the divide between rich and poor.
source :PTI Patna, Fri Feb 15 2013, 18:43 hrs
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