Tharoor Welcomes Rajagopalachari Bust at Rashtrapati Bhavan Amid Political Debate

Brief By Hindustan Times / 5:40 PM on 24 Feb 2026

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he was “truly pleased” with the unveiling of a bust of C. Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing British architect Edwin Lutyens’ statue. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla backed Tharoor’s remarks, while several Opposition leaders criticised the move, arguing it reflects a politically motivated attempt to reinterpret historical symbolism.

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