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Nehru Statue Reinstalled in Durgapur After Congress's 24-Hour Ultimatum
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News18•02-09-2026, 05:29
Nehru Statue Reinstalled in Durgapur After Congress's 24-Hour Ultimatum
- •A 20-foot statue of Jawaharlal Nehru was reinstalled in Durgapur, West Bengal, by local police under the cover of darkness.
- •The reinstallation followed a 24-hour ultimatum from Congress workers after the statue's sudden removal sparked political friction.
- •The statue, originally installed in the 1980s on SAIL land, was reportedly uprooted by a crane and abandoned in a forested area.
- •Congress alleged the removal was to make space for a local event, while BJP denied involvement, blaming local political dynamics.
- •After the overnight restoration, Congress workers performed a ritualistic cleansing, and political leaders offered floral tributes.
