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Statue of Unity inauguration Live updates: Had it not been for Sardar Patel, we’d need visa to see Gir lions, says PM Modi

PM Modi speaks about the dedication and determination of Sardar Patel to unite post-independence India

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As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Statue of Unity – the tallest statue in the world dedicated to Sardar Patel – on his birth anniversary today, we bring you the latest updates in this live blog.

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