PM Likely To Announce Today Museum Of Royal Kingdoms

New Delhi: In his address on the occasion of “National Unity Day” on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Monday, PM Narendra Modi is likely to announce the setting up of a“Museum of Royal Kingdoms”, acknowledging the contributions of erstwhile royal families who integrated their states with India after independence.

The proposed museum, a first of its kind acknowledging the contributions of the 562 princely states of the country in giving current shape to India, will be at “Ekta Nagar”, Kevadia, adjacent to the “Statue of Unity” of Sardar Patel, which is the tallest in the world.

“This is the first such museum depicting the contributions of the royal kingdoms of our country. The announcement will also be a major shift from the culture of looking at royal families as villains,” said a senior government functionary. He confirmed that the PM is set to make the announcement at Kevadia, where he will be present to attend the birth anniversary celebrations of Sardar Patel and address the gathering on the occasion.