By Admin 
Politics has intensified over the demolition of the statue of former Raja Rao Surajmal in Bundi, Rajasthan. Former minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas called this incident illegal and an attack on the pride of Rajasthan. He said that people’s sentiments have been hurt due to the policies of the BJP government and this step is against the respect of history.
Khachariyawas said that the state government does not have the right to remove or demolish any 100-year-old historical statue without legal process and consent. He alleged that the BJP government removed the statue of Rao Surajmal as part of a “well-planned conspiracy”.
He said that Rao Surajmal has been a symbol of bravery and self-respect in the history of Rajasthan. To protect the country and religion, he fought many wars and brought glory to entire Rajasthan from Bundi. Demolition of such statues is not only an insult to history but also an injury to the heritage of which Rajasthan is proud.
The former minister said that respecting the sentiments of the people, the statue of Rao Surajmal should be reinstalled at the same old place. He warned that if this did not happen, the BJP government would have to face public anger.
Khachariyawas said that the people of Rajasthan respect Rao Surajmal. If the government does not restore the statue at its old place, its political impact will be directly on the BJP.
Demand for assurance from Om Birla and CM Bhajanlal
He appealed to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to publicly assure that the statue will be returned to its original place. He also raised questions on the police action and said that after the demolition of the statue, an attempt was made to scare people by lathi charge, which is absolutely unacceptable.
Khachariyawas said, “First they broke the statue and then lathicharged the protesting people. This does not suit any democratic government.” After this incident, the atmosphere in Bundi and surrounding areas is heated. Local people say that Rao Surajmal is a part of their identity and history. In such a situation, opposition may increase regarding the removal of the statue.