UP CM Yogi Adityanath visits Statue of Unity in Gujarat

GANDHINAGAR: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Statue of Unity, the world's tallest statue, here on Friday.

The 182-metre-tall statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel built near the Sardar Sarovar Dam here in Narmada district was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.

Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani accompanied Adityanath during his visit to the statue. he also paid visit to the adjoining attractions including a 17-kilometre-long “valley of flowers” and a tent city to accommodate tourists.

Adityanath praised the efforts of the state government in building such an incredible statue. He said, “This, world’s tallest statue, is a befitting tribute to the true ‘Sardar’ of this country."