Letter.

Letter Published in Gulf News UAE on 9 Nov

Not a big cost

This is with reference to the statue of Indian politician Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel that was recently constructed in the Indian state of Gujarat (“World’s tallest statue inaugurated in India”, Gulf News, November 1). On the one hand I applaud the gesture of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for erecting the tallest statue in the wold. But on the other, he is being criticised by many because of this decision. The cost factor has upset people, even though it did create job opportunities for many. The cost of the monument has gone into crores and that is unacceptable. But everything said, I think Patel deserves to stand tall in his hometown for his achievement and contribution towards our country.

From Mr K. Ragavan

India