BJP cThe elections, however, have failed to excite the 10,000-odd residents from five villages around the Statue of Unity (SoU), who will face eviction any time, after losing claim to their land taken away in 1961 for the dam project, a part of which has also been used for the tourism infrastructure.andidate Jashu Rathva tells The Indian Express, "The development of SoU is an example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision..
The Statue of Unity in Vadodara saw a record footfall of 50 lakh visitors in a year, making it the busiest year for the tourist site. Explore the attractions and activities offered by the SOU management to enhance the visitor experience.
Kevadia village has given way to Ekta Nagar. Thanks to the lakhs of visitors it receives annually, the city now boasts of several amenities, luxuries and job opportunities
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