Why Lutyens’ bust is being replaced with Rajaji’s: Decolonisation and its layered messaging

The word ‘Lutyens’ has been synonymous with central Delhi elitism and has often been invoked by the PM and the BJP to target ...

Lutyens' out, ‘Bharat Mata’ in: BJP cites colonial baggage; Opposition reminds Trump ‘ghulami’

While the BJP portrayed the move as breaking free from ‘colonial baggage,’ Opposition has argued against the systematic removal of history ...

Modi tears down statue of Lutyens in ‘decolonisation’ drive

A bust of British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens is being taken down from the president’s official residence in India as part of a campaign of “decolonisation”.

Knowledge Nugget: Rajagopalachari installed, Lutyens removed: What you need to know about both personalities

Edwin Lutyens’ bust has been replaced by that of C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan — a symbolic move tied to India’s push for “mental decolonisation.” But who was C. Rajagopalachari? And how ...

Rajaji's Bust Replaces 'Racist' Lutyens' Statue; Yet, 'Respectable' For I.N.D.I.A-ns? WATCH Newshour

In a significant development, Edwin Lutyens' statue was replaced with C Rajagopalachari's bust. C Rajagopalachari, also known as Rajaji was the first and only Indian Governor General of Independent ...

Edwin Lutyens' bust replaced with C Rajagopalachari; British architect's great-grandson reacts: ‘Sad to hear…’

Prime Minister Modi emphasised the need to remove colonial remnants, announcing the replacement of Lutyens' bust with that of Rajagopalachari at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
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India replaces British architect statue with independence hero

India unveiled a bust of an independence-era nationalist icon at the presidential palace on Monday, replacing a monument to ...