Debates on Colonial Legacy and Rajagopalachari’s Role in Post-Independence India

Edwin Lutyens, architect of Rashtrapati Bhavan, has been symbolically replaced by a bust of C. Rajagopalachari, reflecting debates on India's colonial legacy and efforts to redefine national identity. Rajagopalachari, a prominent freedom fighter and critic of Nehru, was sidelined politically but remained influential in shaping Indian public life. These developments highlight ongoing discussions about decolonisation, historical memory, and political power dynamics in post-independence India.