British architect Lutyens' statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan to be replaced with C Rajagopalachari's
Published on: Feb. 22, 2026, 4:49 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a significant change at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The statue of British architect Edwin Lutyens will be replaced by one of C Rajagopalachari, India's first governor-general. This move signifies a departure from colonial symbols towards honoring Indian leaders. The new statue will be unveiled on February 23 during 'Rajaji Utsav'. An exhibition will also be held.
