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flag India will replace a British architect’s statue with one of independence leader C. Rajagopalachari at its presidential palace on Feb. 23, 2026.

flag Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on February 22, 2026, that a statue of C. Rajagopalachari, India’s first Indian Governor-General, will replace that of British architect Edwin Lutyens at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking a symbolic shift from colonial to indigenous heritage. flag The unveiling will take place during the Rajaji Utsav on February 23, with an accompanying exhibition running through March 1. flag Modi emphasized the move as part of a national effort to overcome colonial mindsets and honor India’s freedom leaders, highlighting Rajagopalachari’s legacy as a lawyer, independence activist, and advocate for public service and integrity.

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