The relocation of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statues from their prominent positions near Parliament to Prerna Sthal has sparked controversy.
Opposition parties criticising it as an attempt to stifle democratic protests, while the Lok Sabha Secretariat cites redevelopment plans as justification.
What is Prerna Sthal:
Prerna Sthal is an area within the Parliament complex in India.
It houses key statues, including those of Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
These statues were relocated from their earlier prominent positions near Parliament.
The move has drawn criticism from the opposition, alleging it restricts democratic protests.
The Lok Sabha Secretariat defends the relocation as part of a broader redevelopment plan for the parliamentary precincts.
Prerna Sthal is set to be inaugurated amid ongoing debates about its symbolic and political implications. (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 4)
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