Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has directed officials to expedite work on the Ambedkar Smriti Vanam at Swaraj Maidan in Vijayawada to ensure that the 125-feet tall bronze statue would be inaugurated as per schedule.
Taking stock of the progress of works at a review meeting at his camp office in Tadepalli on Monday, the Chief Minister said that the project is of historical importance and reflects social justice, constitutional supremacy and democratic values.
“The project will play a key role in consolidating unity, brotherhood and social harmony among people,” he said, adding that no work should be left unattended when the prestigious statue of Ambedkar would be inaugurated at the Smriti Vanam.