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'

(Left) British architect Edwin Lutyens' bust which was replaced with Chakravarti Rajagopalachari's (Right) at Rastrapati Bhawan.

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News18•24-02-2026, 09:21

BJP Slams Opposition Over Lutyens' Bust Removal, Cites 'Aurangzeb Zindabad Mindset'

•A political row erupted after Edwin Lutyens' bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan was replaced with Chakravarti Rajagopalachari's.
•President Droupadi Murmu unveiled Rajagopalachari's bust at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre.
•Opposition leaders Priyanka Chaturvedi and Iltija Mufti criticized the move, questioning attempts to erase colonial history.
•BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari slammed the opposition, linking their criticism to an "Aurangzeb Zindabad" mindset.
•Congress MP Shashi Tharoor lauded the move, praising Rajagopalachari's legacy, while British figures also criticized the removal.

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