Why India removed Edwin Lutyens’ bust from Rashtrapati Bhavan, a building he designed

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing British architect Edwin Lutyens' statue as part of India's decolonisation efforts. The move was praised by leaders across parties and is seen as a symbolic step to honor Indian leaders and shed colonial symbols. Lutyens' family expressed sadness over the removal, while the government continues initiatives like renaming Rajpath and updating official symbols to reflect Indian heritage.