PM to dedicate Patel's statue to the nation Wednesday
New Delhi, Oct 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the world's tallest statue the 'Statue of Unity' at Kevadiya in Gujarat on Wednesday.
The 182-metre statue of Vallabhbhai Patel will be dedicated to the nation on his birth anniversary in Narmada District of Gujarat.
At the launch ceremony, the prime minister will pour soil and Narmada water into a 'kalash' to mark the dedication of the statue, a statement from his office said here.
The prime minister will press a lever to commence a 'virtual abhishek' of the statue, it said.
He will then arrive at the Wall of Unity to inaugurate it. At the feet of the statue, Modi will perform a special prayer to mark the occasion.
The prime minister will then visit the museum and exhibition, and the viewers' gallery.
This gallery, at 153 metres height, can accommodate up to 200 visitors at one time. It offers a spectacular view of the Sardar Sarovar Dam, its reservoir, and the Satpura and Vindhya mountain ranges.
The dedication ceremony shall also be punctuated by flypast of IAF aircraft and performances by cultural troupes.
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NSUI asks PM to name college after Manmohan Singh instead of Savarkar
New Delhi, Jan 2: The Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to name Delhi University's upcoming college after former prime minister Manmohan Singh, instead of Veer Savarkar.
PM Modi is set to lay the foundation stone for Veer Savarkar College in Najafgarh on Friday.
The institution was approved by Delhi University's Executive Council, its highest decision-making body, in 2021.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, NSUI national president Varun Choudhary highlighted Singh's contributions to education and governance, requesting that the college honour his legacy.
Singh, who passed away last month at the age of 92 at AIIMS Delhi, was a veteran leader of the UPA government and a transformative figure in Indian politics.
"Honourable Prime Minister, you are set to inaugurate a college named after Veer Savarkar under the University of Delhi. NSUI strongly demands that this institution be named after former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Ji. His recent passing has left a deep void, and the most fitting tribute to his legacy would be to dedicate premier educational institutions in his name," the letter read.
NSUI also called for including Singh’s life journey, from a post-Partition student to a global icon, in academic curricula.
They emphasised that Singh's legacy as a scholar, economist and public servant symbolised resilience, merit and dedication to public welfare.
"Singh established numerous institutions like IITs, IIMs, AIIMS and introduced the Central Universities Act. Naming institutions after him will inspire generations and honour his transformative vision. The government must act immediately to recognise his unparalleled contributions to India," the NSUI said.
NSUI further requested the establishment of a central university named after Singh and the inclusion of his achievements in the academic curricula.
The letter has also been forwarded to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, urging immediate action.
