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NRI installs Statue of Liberty replica atop Jalandhar home after 26 years in New York
An NRI installed a Statue of Liberty replica on his Jalandhar home, drawing visitors and going viral online.
A unique architectural addition in Punjab’s Jalandhar has caught the attention of social media users after an NRI recreated a miniature version of the Statue of Liberty on his home.
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According to PTI, Gurjeet Singh Matharu, who has been living in New York for the past 26 years, installed a replica of the iconic monument on the fourth floor of his house in the Kishanpura area. The structure has since become a local attraction, with people travelling from nearby areas and even farther locations to catch a glimpse.
Speaking with news agency PTI, Matharu shared the inspiration behind his unusual creation. “The idea came from seeing the Statue of Liberty often in New York and keeping it as a memory of the city when I visit India each year,” he said.
A landmark in the neighbourhood
The Statue of Liberty, one of the most recognisable symbols of the United States, represents freedom and hope. By recreating it in Jalandhar, Matharu appears to have built a personal bridge between his life abroad and his roots back home.
Take a look here at the post:
Social media reactions pour in
The development gained wider attention after PTI shared the story on X, where the post has garnered more than 152,000 views along with several reactions.
Users flooded the comments section with mixed and interesting responses. “This is such a unique way to stay connected to memories abroad,” one user wrote. Another commented, “Looks like a mini New York in Punjab, quite creative.”
A third user said, “People will now visit this house like a tourist spot,” while another added, “This is impressive but also unexpected in a residential area.” One comment read, “It shows how people carry their experiences back home,” and another user remarked, “Only in India you get to see such fascinating ideas come to life.”
