PM Modi AP Tour LIVE UPDATES: Modi To Unveil Statue Of Alluri Sitarama Raju

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As country celebrates Amrit Mahotsav of 75 years of independence, we alongside celebrate 125th anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju. At the same time 100 years of 'Rampa Kranti' for country's independence are also completed. I bow down my head & give a tribute to him: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/xLKvrBIDP1

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The 125th birth anniversary of Alluri Sitarama Raju Garu and the 100th anniversary of Rampa Kranti will be celebrated throughout the year: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/dkAgcliXB4

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a bronze statue of freedom fighter Alluri Sitarama Raju, at a special program on his 125th birth anniversary celebrations, in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/jsEMoVctKM

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Sculptor Burra Prasad of Hanuman Junction made the statue in 32 days using 10 tons of bronze material and 7 tons of steel were. Moreover, it will go on record as the largest statue of Alluri Sitaramaraju in the country.

The cost of making this idol is Rs.3 crores donated by Alluri Sitaramaraju of Palakollu mandal.

A 30 feet bronze statue was erected on a seven feet cement plinth in Bhimavaram under the auspices of the Kshatriya Parishad.

Prime Minister Modi will honour the heirs of Alluri and Malludora on the stage and will meet them personally. A 30 feet bronze statue was erected on a seven feet cement plinth in Bhimavaram under the auspices of the Kshatriya Parishad.

Along with the Prime Minister, Governor and CM will participate in the celebrations. Prime Minister Modi will unveil a 30 feet bronze statue as part of his visit. Later, the Prime Minister will participate in a public meeting organized at Pedammiram and address the gathering.

Governor Biswabhushan Harichandan, Chief Minister Jagan along with many BJP leaders welcomed the Prime Minister. Later, the PM headed to Bhimavaram to unveil Alluri Sitaramaraju's idol on the 125th.