A grand statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose will come up at India Gate as a symbol of national gratitude to the leader.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made the announcement on Twitter.“At a time when the entire nation is marking the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, I am glad to share that his grand statue, made of granite, will be installed at India Gate. This would be a symbol of India’s indebtedness to him,” the PM said.Till the statue comes up, a hologram will come up at the same place.The PM said, “Till the grand statue of Netaji Bose is completed, a hologram statue of his would be present at the same place. I will unveil the hologram statue on 23rd January, Netaji’s birth anniversary.”
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