PM Modi unveils 64-foot-tall statue of peasant leader Sir Chhotu Ram in Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled a 64-foot-tall statue of peasant leader Sir Chhotu Ram at his native village Sampla in Haryana’s Rohtak district.

After unveiling the statue, PM Modi paid floral tribute to Sir Chhotu Ram and visited a museum built in his memory. On the occasion, PM Modi watched a four-minute documentary on the life of Sir Chhotu Ram.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Birender Singh, Union Minister and maternal grandson of Sir Chhotu Ram, were present at the event. Besides state ministers Ram Bilas Sharma and Captain Abhimanyu, Congress MP Deepender Hooda were also present.

Renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan-recipient Ram Vanji Sutar sculpted the 64-foot-tall statue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also laid the foundation of a Rail Coach Refurbishing Karkhana in Sonipat, after which he addressed a public meeting in Rohtak.

Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Chaudhary Chhotu Ram was a prominent leader of Haryana who worked ceaselessly for the empowerment of farmers, labourers and the downtrodden.” He also stated that the government is committed to the welfare of the farmers and constantly working for creating a world-class market for them.

Notably, once Karkhana is completed, it will be a major repair and maintenance facility for rail coaches in the northern region.  The Rail Coach Refurbishing Karkhana is being set up using modular and prefabricated construction techniques, modern machinery, and environment-friendly features.

Sir Chhotu Ram was born on November 24, 1881. He was regarded as a messiah of peasants and was instrumental in empowering farmers in the pre-Independence era and getting a pro-farmers law enacted. He had fought for farmers’ rights during the British rule.

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