 The Statue of Social Justice of B. R. Ambedkar | |
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| Location | Swarajya Maidanam, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
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| Type | Statue |
| Material | Steel, brass, bronze, and concrete |
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| Beginning date | 9 July 2020 |
| Completion date | 18 January 2024 |
| Opening date | 19 January 2024 |
| Dedicated to | B. R. Ambedkar |
The Statue of Social Justice [1][2][3][4] also known as the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Smriti Vanam (English: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Memorial), is a 125-ft tall statue located in Vijayawada in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The memorial dedicated to B. R. Ambedkar, an Indian polymath, statesman, social reformer and the father of the Indian Constitution. This Ambedkar's statue is 125 feet (38 m) tall and stands on an 81 feet (25 m) tall base building, making its total height 206 feet (63 m).[5] It is the fourth tallest statues in India.[6]
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