Congress leader Udit Raj raised concerns about the selective approach to historical recognition, prompted by party MP Shashi Tharoor’s approval of C. Rajagopalachari’s statue installation at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Udit Raj emphasized the significance of preserving history as an unaltered record of past events, advocating against tampering with it. He pointed out the British legacy in India, suggesting that if one historical figure’s statue is removed, others could face the same fate.
Shashi Tharoor expressed his admiration for Rajaji, the first Indian Governor-General of India, through a post, praising his values and contributions. Udit Raj criticized the current leadership for not upholding the legacies of Indian reformers like Savitribai Phule and Jyotirao Phule, highlighting a perceived double standard in their actions. The ongoing debate in the country over historical legacies, their interpretations, and the balance between tradition and modernity is underscored by these contrasting viewpoints.
