VIJAYAWADA: In an electrifying ceremony marked by chants of โJai Bheemโ and โJai Jagan,โ Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurated the worldโs largest BR Ambedkar statue in Vijayawada. The 206-ft tall bronze statue, located at Ambedkar Swaraj Maidan, signified the state governmentโs commitment to empowering marginalised communities, constituting over 75 per cent of the population.
Addressing a sea of supporters from various districts, Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy emphasised the importance of the statue, stating, โThis is not just a statue; it is a symbol of equality that will remind you each day about your rights, representing peopleโs power. It is here to show my commitment and the work we have done in the last 56 months.โ
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Drawing a parallel with the Statue of Liberty in the USA, CM Jagan declared, โToday, Vijayawada proudly etches its name on the global stage with the worldโs tallest tribute to Dr. BR Ambedkar ~ the Statue of Social Justice.โ
During his speech, Jagan also highlighted the governmentโs efforts in realising Ambedkarโs vision, stating, โFrom Kuppam to Ichchapuram, we have revolutionised every village and every household by empowering women through education, as envisioned by Dr. BR Ambedkar.โ
He criticised the opposition, stating, โLeaving government schools in dilapidated conditions and not providing permanent houses for backward classes is a form of untouchability practiced by the opposition. In contrast, the YSRCP government has focused entirely on the overall development and progress of the backward classes.โ
Reddy also emphasised the governmentโs commitment to social justice by providing 70 per cent of ministerial positions to backward communities and nominating MPs and Zila Parishad Chairmen from these communities. The CM, along with his ministerial team, unveiled the 206-ft statue at Swaraj Maidan, followed by a spectacular display of fireworks, drones, and laser lights.
Key Features Of Statue Of Social Justice:
โ The 125-feet bronze Ambedkar statue, with an investment of Rs 404 crore, is the worldโs tallest (206 feet).
โ Placed on an 81 feet pedestal pyramidical base, it features a 166-pillar corridor and 36 murals made with fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP).
โ The base, called โKala Chakra Maha Mandapam,โ is made of Buddhist Architecture with Pink Sandstone from Rajasthan.
โ The premises include a 33,800 sq ft โVihara Museum,โ a 75-seater Chaitya Mini auditorium, and a state-of-the-art library.
โ The โStatue of Social Justiceโ area also houses an experience centre, a convention centre, a food court, a childrenโs play area, and musical fountains.
