Lutyens Statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Be Replaced with Rajaji

Lutyens Statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan to Be Replaced with Rajaji

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Category : National Published on: February 25 2026

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced during ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that the statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced with a statue of C. Rajagopalachari. The move aims to remove colonial-era symbols and honour India’s national icons.
  • Lutyens, who designed landmarks such as India Gate and North and South Block, played a key role in shaping New Delhi’s architecture. However, the government stated that independent India’s leaders deserve greater recognition at key constitutional sites.
  • Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji, was India’s last Governor-General (1948–1950), a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and founder of the Swatantra Party. His statue will be unveiled during Rajaji Utsav, along with an exhibition celebrating his contribution to Indian democracy.
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