Edwin Lutyens’ statue to be replaced by C Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan

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.

By DIPAK K DASH, KUMAR RAKESH, MALLICA JOSHI