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BJP Condemns Opposition's Criticism of Lutyens Bust Removal, Citing 'Aurangzeb Zindabad Mindset'
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BJP Slams Opposition Over Lutyens' Bust Removal, Cites 'Aurangzeb Zindabad Mindset'
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24-02-2026, 09:21
BJP Slams Opposition Over Lutyens' Bust Removal, Cites 'Aurangzeb Zindabad Mindset'
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A political row erupted after Edwin Lutyens' bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan was replaced with Chakravarti Rajagopalachari's.
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President Droupadi Murmu unveiled Rajagopalachari's bust at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
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Opposition leaders Priyanka Chaturvedi and Iltija Mufti criticized the move, questioning attempts to erase colonial history.
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BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari slammed the opposition, linking their criticism to an "Aurangzeb Zindabad" mindset.
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded the move, praising Rajagopalachari's legacy, while British figures also criticized the removal.
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