New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unveiled the ‘Statue of Peace’ in Rajasthan’s Pali district via video-conferencing to mark the 151st birth anniversary celebrations of Jain monk Acharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj.
The 151-inch-tall statue, made of “ashtadhatu” (eight metals with copper being the major constituent) was installed at the Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpura, in Rajasthan’s Pali.
A tribute to Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj. https://t.co/3I8Jzc1Mud
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 16, 2020
“India has always shown the path of peace, non-violence and fraternity to the whole world. The world gets inspiration for these ideals from India. Today, the world is once again looking at India for this guidance,” he said.
While paying tributes to the Jain monk, PM Modi said Acharya Vijay Vallabh started the campaign of making India self-reliant in the field of education.
-ARK
