PM Modi said placing Rajagopalachari's bust where Lutyens' once stood was "an important act of mental decolonisation". The move, however, drew a note of regret from Lutyens' great-grandson.
A series of changes has taken place at Rashtrapati Bhavan over the last couple of years, which aim to move away from colonial-era influences and remove elements linked to the Mughal period.
The great-grandson of British architect Edwin Lutyens has shared a post on X after Lutyens bust was replaced at the ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India will observe ‘Rajaji Utsav’ on Monday with the unveiling of a statue of the first Indian Governor General of ...
Speaking at the ceremony and later at the Rajaji Utsav held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, President Murmu said Rajaji had set an enduring example of “mental decolonisation.” ...
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor welcomed the unveiling of C Rajagopalachari's bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan, saying the former Governor-General's liberal and constitutional values remain relevant but have few ...