preface
29.9 billion rupees, which translates to almost 2.6 billion yuan, what is this concept? For the average person, this can be an astronomical amount out of reach.
But for the India government, this is the cost of a statue, what is the magic of this statue that deserves such a large amount of money from the India government?
What's even more incredible is that this statue is still "Made in China"? What's going on here?
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The controversy caused by the construction of the statue
Information sources:
China News Network: India's 182-meter-tall "world's tallest statue" unveiled Modi presided over the ceremony
When India Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut the ribbon on the world's tallest statue on October 31, 2018, he had a proud smile on his face.
The Rs. 29.9 billion and 182-metre-tall Statue of Unity has been hailed by Modi as "a symbol of India's engineering and technological prowess."
But when people learned that the core of the statue turned out to be made by a Chinese company, the smile froze.
For a time, controversy abounded, with some calling it an insult to the India hero Patel and others questioning the government's decision-making.
What's more, a "dumping" storm was set off on the Internet, pointing out that China's casting technology is too bad, but is the truth really what they say?
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Chinese companies are involved in the construction of the statue
Information sources:
Global Network: India built the world's tallest statue Chinese technology has made great contributions
When the India government realized that their technical strength could not complete the production of the statue's copper components, they had to turn to foreign companies.
Eventually, they set their sights on Tongqing, a well-known metal craft company in Jiangxi, China, and the Chinese engineers received the task and immediately began to work intensively.
They first used a 3D scanner to record a full range of images of the statue's model, and then used computer technology to divide the entire statue into more than 6,000 parts.
The purpose of this was to control the precision of each copper component in greater detail, and the engineers began the casting work.
They used the ancient and traditional lost-wax method to make beautiful wax models for each part, and when all the preparations were in place, the furnace was ignited, the bronze was melted, and the parts of the statue were shaped little by little in high temperatures.
Throughout the process, the Chinese workers carried forward the spirit of craftsmanship, meticulously carved and strived for perfection, and in the end, after consuming more than 1,300 tons of bronze, all the components of the statue were made.
They were carefully packed, floated across the ocean on freighters, and transported to India.
The participation of Chinese companies has undoubtedly provided key technical support for the construction of this statue, and without their help, the project may not be successfully completed.
Ironically, when the statue was built, some Indian people blamed China for the quality problems, seemingly forgetting that it was the hard work of Chinese workers that allowed the statue to stand on India's soil.
The choice of the statue figure
Information sources:
Wen Wei Po: The world's tallest statue was unveiled in India today, but local people are protesting
Speaking of this statue, it is necessary to mention the character it portrays - Sardar · Valabayi · Patel.
He was the leader of the India National Congress Party and the first Deputy Prime Minister of post-independence India.
Patel is undoubtedly an important figure in India's history, but his popularity and influence do not seem to be comparable to that of Gandhi and Nehru.
Why did the India government choose to build this costly statue based on Patel?
Some analysts have pointed out that there are complex political considerations, with Gandhi advocating a non-violent non-cooperation movement and Nehru waging a war of aggression against China, both of which are not suitable as symbols of unity.
In contrast, Patel seems to be a relatively "neutral" choice, but when the statue was built, it attracted the ridicule of the world, what was the problem?
During the assembly of the statue, the India workers worked roughly, resulting in obvious gaps in the splicing, and from a distance, the statue looked like it was wearing a plaid shirt, which was very funny.
All of a sudden, all kinds of ridicule and sarcasm poured in, and people questioned the government's decision-making and execution.
Even more ironic is that some Indian people blame China for the assembly problems, claiming that the poor skills of Chinese workers have caused the statue's "unsightly".
This kind of absurd remarks can't help but make people feel helpless, you know, China has a history of casting bronzes for thousands of years, and the technology in this area has long been perfected.
In India, on the other hand, during the construction of the statue, they could not even produce enough steel on their own, and they also needed to "collect donations" from the people.
The construction of this statue was supposed to be a symbol of India's unity, but now it seems that it has become a laughing stock, exposing India's many shortcomings in technology and management.
And those accusations against Chinese companies are more self-deceptive, which will only allow India's own problems to be covered up and ignored.
The impact and controversy after the statue was built
Information sources:
Observer.com: Humiliated by "Made in China"? India is arguing over the "world's tallest" statue
When the Modi government promoted the statue, they went to great lengths to portray it as a symbol of India power, as it was built India its own hands.
Modi himself encouraged people to donate money, claiming it was an opportunity to show India's unity, and at his instigation, many ordinary people donated generously, with some farmers even donating the only shovels and plows they had at home.
The government claims that the construction of the statue cost a total of 2,990 crore, but the actual amount of donations raised remains a mystery.
When the statue was finally completed, Modi once again praised it, calling it "a symbol of India's engineering and technological prowess."
At 182 meters tall and with a total height of more than 240 meters, this statue is truly breathtaking, and it has even surpassed many tall buildings to become the tallest statue in the world.
But things began to take a subtle turn when it became known that a key part of the statue was made by a Chinese company.
Other parties began to attack the Modi government as fooling the people, asking why should "Made in China" statues represent India's heroes?
This is simply an insult to Patel! Some people are also angry and disappointed, believing that they have been deceived by the government, and some donors have begun to demand refunds, saying that the government's promises are empty promises.
In the face of public pressure, the government began to defend itself to varying degrees, emphasizing that most of the work on the statue was done by India and that Chinese companies had only provided some technical support.
But these explanations clearly do not quell the anger of the population, and in the eyes of many, the government's performance on the project has exposed its hypocrisy and incompetence.
The construction of this statue, which was supposed to be a symbol of India's unity, now appears to have become a source of division.
People began to question whether it really made sense to spend a lot of money on a statue in a country where the disparity between rich and poor was so great.
When so many people still live in poverty, should the government's priorities be adjusted? I am afraid that these issues require serious consideration by the India government and people.
epilogue
This hugely expensive "Statue of Unity" was supposed to be the pride of India, but it became a laughing stock because of the "Made in China" controversy.
It exposes many shortcomings in India's technology and management, and also reflects some deep-seated problems in India society.
The government's performance on this project has undoubtedly disappointed and angered the public, and the accusations against Chinese companies are more like self-deception, which will only allow India's own problems to be covered up and ignored.
Perhaps, India should draw a lesson from this incident, and while pursuing the "dream of a great power", it should also be down-to-earth and effectively solve the problem of unbalanced domestic development, only in this way can the unity and progress of the country be truly realized.
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