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Tallest statue in the world takes shape in India

Tallest statue in the world takes shape in India
The statue is being built as a tribute to a Hindu nationalist politician[Photo:BBC News]

The world's tallest statue is nearing completion in India.

It is designed to be a 182m high tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a hero in India's independence struggle, in Gujarat state.


Indian nationalist politicians have used Mr Patel's legacy during election campaigns[Photo:BBC News]

Patel was a deputy to India's prime minister after independence in 1947.

The Spring Temple Buddha in China is currently the world's biggest statue at 128 metres.

India's statue has cost US$430 million and is seen as a pet project of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The "Statue of Unity", as it is known, is expected to be completed on 31st October.

[Sourec:BBC News]

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