In a symbolic move, Rashtrapati Bhavan has removed the bust of British architect Edwin Lutyens and replaced it with that of C. Rajagopalachari, India’s first and only Indian Governor-General. Unveiled by President Droupadi Murmu during the Rajaji Utsav, the change is being framed as a step toward shedding a colonial mindset and foregrounding Indian icons in national spaces. Supporters call it mental decolonisation, while critics see it as symbolic politics. Either way, one of India’s most powerf

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Had an amazing discussion with Samresh Sir, PRO at Rashtrapati Bhavan. 🌿🥹He shared the fascinating history of Operation Polo and how, after Hyderabad’s integration into the Indian Union in 1948, the Residency House became Rashtrapati Nilayam, the President’s winter retreat in Hyderabad. This historic estate has now been opened to the public with regular visiting slots, so people can explore its beautiful campus, gardens and heritage structures. If you’re in or around Hyderabad, do plan a visit