Nine Feet Tall Statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar Unveiled at Mangalore University

Governor Thawarchand Gehlot unveiled the 9-ft-tall statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar at Mangala Gangothri, the headquarters of Mangalore University, on December 6, Tuesday. The statue made of bronze and a few other materials has been placed in the garden opposite to science block. The university has spent ₹14.3 lakh for the statue.

Vice-Chancellor P. Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya said that the installation of Ambedkar statue was a long pending demand. This statue, which weighs about 600 kg, was unveiled on the 66th Maha Parinirvana Day of Babasaheb Ambedkar.