Telangana’s Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao (KCR) launched a 125 feet tall bronze statue of Dr. Ambedkar, the founder of the Indian Constitution, on his 132nd birth anniversary. The statue cost Rs.146.50 crores to build, making it the biggest one in the country. The installation, situated on the banks of Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar Lake, was showered with flowers from a helicopter during the unveiling ceremony attended by more than 35,000 individuals from 119 assembly constituencies. Prakash Ambedkar, Ambedkar’s grandson, was the guest of honor. The event had a mammoth reception spread out as over 750 buses were operated to ferry people who came from afar to take part. One lakh sweet packets, 1.50 lakh buttermilk, and the same amount of water were all set in place for the convenience of those attending. The Chief Minister honored the 98-year-old sculptor Ram Vanchi Sudhar, who created the statue in question, earlier in the day. After the inauguration, K said, “This tallest statue of Ambedkar in India, located near the Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial and the State Assembly building, is a driving force for the people and an inspiration for the state administration every day.”
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao (KCR) inaugurated a 125 feet tall statue of Dr. Ambedkar, the founder of the Indian Constitution, on his 132nd birth anniversary.
This bronze statue, the tallest in the country, has been installed on the banks of Hyderabad’s famous Hussain Sagar Lake, near the headquarters. 360 tonnes of stainless steel and 114 tonnes of bronze have been used for this gigantic statue which has been made at a cost of Rs.146.50 crores.
At the grand unveiling of the Ambedkar statue, flowers were showered on the statue from a helicopter as a tribute to Ambedkar. Ambedkar’s grandson Prakash Ambedkar was invited as the special guest on the occasion.
More than 35,000 people from 119 assembly constituencies are expected to attend the grand function. More than 750 buses were operated by the State Transport Corporation for the convenience of the public to participate in the ceremony. Food was arranged for the people coming to participate in the function, one lakh sweet packets, 1.50 lakh buttermilk and same amount of water packets were arranged.
Earlier, Chief Minister K. Chandra Sekar Rao had felicitated 98-year-old sculptor Ram Vanchi Sudhar, who worked hard to make this gigantic statue. Regarding the statue, K said, “This tallest statue of Ambedkar in India, located near the Telangana Martyrs’ Memorial and the State Assembly building, is a driving force for the people and an inspiration for the state administration every day.” It is noteworthy that Chandra Sekara Rao had informed.