Lenin
‘By destroying statues, can you claim an ideological victory?’
It is unfortunate that the BJP leadership, including the Prime Minister, claimed that they won an ideological victory in Tripura, says Raja.
CPM fails to handle power
People booted out the Left because of the widening gap between their practice and precept, between promise and delivery.
Syama Prasad Mookerjee bust vandalised by Left-wing group
The bust, placed by Syama Prasad Mookerjee Memorial Samity at the park run by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, was unveiled on June 23, 1986.
Mahatma Gandhi and Lenin co-exist in Odisha
The two statues were unveiled amidst much fanfare, and the place has since been known as the Lenin Chhak.
Chalo Paltai! Smashing statues won’t bring jobs
Some have also said Lenin was a “foreigner” and therefore not deserving of a statue in this country.
Statue vandalism: MHA issues 2nd advisory, holds DMs, SPs responsible
The home minister has appealed to political parties to ensure that those found desecrating statues are dealt with strictly.
Ambedkar statue vandalised in UP; 5th incident in 4 days across India
This comes right on the heels of a series of incidents where statues of various luminaries were destroyed across the nation.
CM slams razing of Lenin statue, says won’t tolerate such acts
BJP chief backs bulldozing of statute, says there’s no reason to be sad.
Section 144 in Tripura areas as CPM complains of attacks
In the recent Assembly elections, the BJP demolished the Left citadel in Tripura, winning a two-thirds majority with its ally IPFT.
Not 1, but 2 Lenin statues razed after Tripura poll results; CPI(M), TMC blame BJP
The statues were pulled down just days after the Left was defeated in Assembly polls by the BJP and its ally IPFT.