Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Movement Seeks Monumental Statue to Honor Sushma Swaraj
A group of smart people and lawyers in Hyderabad want to build a big statue to remember Sushma Swaraj, a politician who helped create the state of Telangana.
They're planning a statue over 100 feet tall on Necklace Road.
This is because they felt people weren't remembering her important work when her death anniversary came around.
Swaraj promised to do something drastic if a bill didn't pass and also worked with other important leaders to get the bill passed.
They're organizing a meeting to get support from different political groups.
The goal is to make sure everyone remembers her and what she did for the state.
Intellectuals and scholars launched a movement to honor Sushma Swaraj with a bronze statue in Hyderabad.
The initiative is led by former student leader Kasba Shankara Rao.
The proposed statue is planned to be over 100 feet tall and located on Necklace Road.
The movement was prompted by a perceived lack of recognition for Swaraj's death anniversary.
The committee plans a symposium in Patancheru to formalize their efforts and invite political leaders.
- Who
- Intellectuals, scholars, and former student leader Kasba Shankara Rao.
- What
- A movement was launched to honor Sushma Swaraj with a bronze statue.
- When
- The movement was launched recently.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- To honor Sushma Swaraj and recognize her contributions to Telangana's statehood.
- Initiative Leader
- Kasba Shankara Rao
- Statue Location
- Necklace Road, Hyderabad
- Statue Height (Planned)
- Over 100 feet
- Honoree
- Sushma Swaraj
- Event
- Symposium in Patancheru