Before rubbing elbows with the world's rich and famous at the Ambani pre-wedding bash, Bill Gates was exploring India as a tourist. Gates shared photos on Instagram of his visit to the Statue of Unity, the world's largest statue located in Gujarat, India. Standing at nearly 600 feet tall, the statue is a tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who played a key role in uniting India after British colonial rule. Commissioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2013, the statue is an engineering marvel.
Gates expressed gratitude to Modi for the invitation to visit the Statue of Unity, highlighting its economic impact on local tribal communities, particularly women. Gates' visit included discussions with Modi on utilizing artificial intelligence for public good.
Following his visit to the statue, Gates attended the Ambani family pre-wedding bash hosted by Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man. The extravagant celebration for Ambani's son, Anant Ambani's upcoming marriage, featured a private performance by Rihanna and drew notable figures from business and Bollywood.
