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RAJAJI UTSAV TO BE CELEBRATED AT RASHTRAPATI BHAVAN

Why in the News?

  • Commemorative Event: Rajaji Utsav is being celebrated at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking tribute to C. Rajagopalachari.
  • Statue Unveiling: Government announced installation of C. Rajagopalachari’s statue, replacing that of Edwin Lutyens.

SIGNIFICANCE OF RAJAJI AND SYMBOLIC REPOSITIONING

  • Historic Role: C. Rajagopalachari was the first and only Indian Governor-General of independent India, symbolising national sovereignty.
  • Public Service Ethos: Rajaji emphasized ethical governance, self-restraint, and service-oriented leadership, influencing post-independence political culture.
  • Symbolic Transition: Replacing statue of Edwin Lutyens, a colonial architect, reflects assertion of post-colonial national identity.
  • Nation-Building Legacy: Rajaji’s contributions spanned freedom struggle, constitutional governance, and intellectual thought leadership.
  • Exhibition Initiative: Exhibition at Rashtrapati Bhavan aims to educate the public about Rajaji’s life, values, and constitutional contributions.

POLITICAL AND CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS

  • Decolonisation Narrative: The move aligns with broader efforts to reinterpret public spaces through indigenous historical figures.
  • Institutional Symbolism: Rashtrapati Bhavan as seat of constitutional authority embodies sovereignty and democratic continuity.
  • Civic Education: Public commemorations foster awareness of national leaders and constitutional heritage.
  • Leadership Ideals: Emphasis on service-oriented leadership reinforces democratic principles over power-centric politics.
  • Cultural Assertion: The event reflects evolving discourse on historical memory and symbolic representation in governance spaces.

GOVERNOR-GENERAL AND TRANSITION TO REPUBLIC

●  Constitutional Transition: After independence in 1947, India retained the Governor-General as constitutional head until becoming a Republic in 1950.

●  Rajaji’s Tenure: C. Rajagopalachari served as the last Governor-General before office was replaced by President of India.

●  Republic Formation: Adoption of the Constitution on 26 January 1950 marked transition to sovereign democratic republic.

●  Executive Authority: Post-1950, powers vested in the President under Article 52, replacing colonial-era framework.

●  UPSC Relevance: Topic relates to GS Paper I and II, covering modern Indian history and constitutional evolution.