World Tallest Statue Of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Unveiled In Vijayawada Andra Pradesh: Statue of Social Justice Full Details

On January 19, 2024, the Statue of Social Justice, a magnificent tribute to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, was unveiled in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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Located at Swaraj Maidan, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

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