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Colonial Legacy

Dr Dinesh Sharma said symbols of slavery have no place in independent India and called for a review of colonial symbols and obsolete laws.

PM Modi inaugurated Seva Teerth and Kartavya Bhavan, saying the new complexes are designed to serve citizens and mark a clear break from colonial symbols of authority.

As part of a decolonisation drive the Indian Army has renamed 246 roads buildings and facilities that carried British-era names.

The Delhi High Court rejected a plea to rename India as Bharat, directing the petitioner to approach the Home Ministry.