11-01-2018, 12:34 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-46028342
India has unveiled the world's tallest statue, which cost 29.9bn rupees (£330m; $430m) to build.
The 182m (600ft) high structure in the western state of Gujarat is a bronze-clad tribute to independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "statue of unity" would serve as a major tourist attraction.
But locals say this is as a waste of public money and that the funds could have been put to better use.
Mr Modi, who unveiled the statue at a grand inaugural event, said it is "a symbol of India's integrity and resolve."
Wow, that is impressive: it's almost twice the height of the Statue of Liberty .
However, given that India isn't exactly the richest country in the world, I am curious as to what the economic case for this is. 29.9bn rupees is rather a lot; how long will it be before they see a return on their investment?
India has unveiled the world's tallest statue, which cost 29.9bn rupees (£330m; $430m) to build.
The 182m (600ft) high structure in the western state of Gujarat is a bronze-clad tribute to independence leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the "statue of unity" would serve as a major tourist attraction.
But locals say this is as a waste of public money and that the funds could have been put to better use.
Mr Modi, who unveiled the statue at a grand inaugural event, said it is "a symbol of India's integrity and resolve."
Wow, that is impressive: it's almost twice the height of the Statue of Liberty .
However, given that India isn't exactly the richest country in the world, I am curious as to what the economic case for this is. 29.9bn rupees is rather a lot; how long will it be before they see a return on their investment?
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