Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar dedicated the newly constructed ‘Bapu Tower’ in the state capital to the public on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary on Wednesday.
He also visited the galleries located inside the seven-storeyed unique, funnel-shaped building constructed at a cost of ₹ 129 crore to take a peek at the exhibits that showcase the life and work of Gandhi.
The 50,000 square feet outer surface of the tower has been covered with 40 tonnes of copper, which provides it a russet colour, but will change to brown, black and finally patina colour with time. The copper will act as a safety coating for the building.
“This is a fabulous building and the visitors, especially those belonging to the new generation, would enjoy learning about the life, thoughts and ideals of Bapu. The historical incidents related to his life have been exhibited in a better manner here. The campus is also green and well managed,” Nitish said.
He announced the construction of the tower at a national conference in April 2017 to mark the centenary of Gandhi’s Champaran Satyagraha against the exploitation of the farmers by the British, who forced them to cultivate indigo.