Indian Columbus

India Gate has long stood as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers during the First World War. For decades, a nearby sandstone canopy remained empty—once the site of the statue of King George V, removed after India gained independence. That empty space found its rightful occupant in 2022, when a magnificent statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was installed, symbolizing a bold reclaiming of India's national identity. In this article, let us explore the story behind this new landmark in Delhi. Statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose near India Gate in Delhi A Historical Location Reimagined The canopy near India Gate , constructed in 1936 during the British Raj, remained vacant for nearly 55 years after the colonial statue was removed in 1968. This prominent location, directly on the Kartavya Path (formerly known as Rajpath), is surrounded by symbols of India's national pride: India Gate, the National War Memorial, and views extending towards Rashtrapati ...