Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the 'Statue of Peace' in Rajasthan's Pali to mark the 151st Jayanti celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj, via video conferencing.The 151-inch tall statue has been made from Ashtadhatu- 8 metals, with Copper being the major constituent, and is being installed at Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpura, in Pali, Rajasthan. After inaugurating the statue, the Prime Minister said: "Vijay Nityanand Surishwer Ji Maharaj used to say that the land of Gujarat gave us two Vallabh. In the political field, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and in spiritual field Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj... Both dedicated their lives for India's unity and brotherhood. I am fortunate that the country gave me the opportunity to inaugurate the world's highest 'Statue of Unity' by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. And today I am getting the privilege of unveiling the 'Statue of Peace' by Jainacharya Vijay Vallabh ji." "India has been an example of humanity, the path of peace, non-violence and fraternity for the whole world. The world looks forward to India," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday unveiled the 'Statue of Peace' in Rajasthan's Pali to mark the 151st Jayanti celebrations of Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj, via video conferencing.The 151-inch tall statue has been made from Ashtadhatu- 8 metals, with Copper being the major constituent, and is being installed at Vijay Vallabh Sadhana Kendra, Jetpura, in Pali, Rajasthan. After inaugurating the statue, the Prime Minister said: "Vijay Nityanand Surishwer Ji Maharaj used to say that the land of Gujarat gave us two Vallabh. In the political field, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and in spiritual field Jainacharya Shree Vijay Vallabh Surishwer Ji Maharaj... Both dedicated their lives for India's unity and brotherhood. I am fortunate that the country gave me the opportunity to inaugurate the world's highest 'Statue of Unity' by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. And today I am getting the privilege of unveiling the 'Statue of Peace' by Jainacharya Vijay Vallabh ji." "India has been an example of humanity, the path of peace, non-violence and fraternity for the whole world. The world looks forward to India," he said.