Restore statues of leaders to their original position in Parliament complex: Kharge
6 months ago

Restore statues of leaders to their original position in Parliament complex: Kharge

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Rajya Sabha Chairman that the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B.R. Needless to mention that the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and other national leaders were situated at prominent locations after due deliberation and consideration. ‘Panel not reconstituted’ The Congress chief pointed out that a dedicated committee, that deals with installing portraits and statues of national leaders and MPs in the Parliament House Complex, had not been reconstituted since 2019. Therefore, I demand that the statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar and other national leaders who greatly contributed for the unity and integrity of our nation must be relocated to their original locations with due respect and regard,” Mr. Kharge wrote. Several leaders had expressed their strong reservation against the relocation of the statues as the Opposition parties often held protest marches and agitations within the Parliament complex before the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar inaugurates Prerna Sthal
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6 months, 1 week ago

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

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