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Rajaji statue to replace Lutyens' at Prez house that he designed

Prime Minister Modi announced the removal of Edwin Lutyens' statue from Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing it with one of C Rajagopalachari. This move signifies a broader effort to shed colonial vestiges and embrace India's heritage. Modi also lauded former Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa's contributions to governance and women's empowerment.

23 Feb 2026 3:42 am