108 ft statue of Kempegowda to be unveiled by PM Modi finds place in "World Book of Records"

Bengaluru | Wednesday | 9th November, 2022

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Bengaluru, Nov 9 (PTI) The 108 feet statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil on Friday is the "first and tallest bronze statue of a founder of a city," as per "World Book of Records".

Called the "Statue of Prosperity," it has been built to commemorate the contribution of Kempegowda, the founder of the city, towards the growth of Bengaluru.

"A matter of pride for us that the Statue of Prosperity is the first and tallest bronze statue of a founder of a city as per World Book of Records.

An apt tribute to Bengaluru"s founder Kempegowda.

Standing at 108 ft, it symbolises his vision of a Global City," Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai tweeted along with a certificate from "World Book of Records" on Wednesday.

The statue weighing 220 tonne has been installed at the Kempegowda International Airport here.