Narendra Modi wax statue installed at 3 Madame Tussauds museums

The wax figure took four months to create and cost £150,000 (Rs1.5 crore) each.

The wax figure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined the likes of world leaders and other famous personalities at the Madame Tussauds in Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. It is to be unveiled in London next week.

Modi ‘met’ the wax figure destined for the London attraction at a private viewing on Monday. “What can I say As far as art is concerned, the Madame Tussauds team is exceptional at what they do. What Lord Brahma does normally is what the artists there are doing. Today, I had an opportunity as the prime servant of my people to meet my wax figure,” Modi was quoted as saying in a press release.

Dressed in Modi's trademark cream-coloured kurta and sleeveless jacket, the wax figure, which is seen striking a namaste pose, seems slightly taller that Modi himself. The statue cost £150,000 (Rs 1.5 crores each) and took four months to be made.

The Madame Tussauds museum at London’s Baker Street also has historical leaders such Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill and Lady Diana. Modi saw the wax figure in New Delhi on Monday before it was enroute to London.

“We will be delighted to welcome Mr Modi to the world stage at Madame Tussauds London,” commented General Manager, Edward Fuller.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joins world leaders at Madame Tussauds: https://t.co/scbeo6bdGJ via @YouTube

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“It’s wonderful that he had the opportunity to see his figure in India earlier this week before the public get the chance to meet him here. His social media following shows just what immense interest there is in him and I’m sure that interest will be apparent here too as guests get the chance to stand shoulder to shoulder with one of the most influential men in the world. And maybe even grab a selfie.”