Archive · 24 Dec 2025
BJP-Congress Clash Over Statue Installation
In Rayagada, there's a fight between two political parties, BJP and Congress, about putting up a statue.
The Congress wants to honor a former leader named Ramachandra Ulaka.
But the BJP says there's already a statue of Gajapati Maharaja there, and adding another one isn't right.
The BJP is upset because they think other tribal leaders should be honored too.
They even threatened to protest with a big group of people.
The Congress says they'll only put up the statue after getting all the necessary permissions and that it's not for political reasons, but to show respect to a beloved leader.
BJP and Congress are in a dispute over installing a statue of Ramachandra Ulaka in Rayagada.
BJP opposes the installation, citing an existing statue of Gajapati Maharaja at the site.
BJP threatens a protest with 10,000 tribals if the statue is installed.
Congress supports the memorial, stating it's for respect, not political gain.
Congress clarifies the statue will be installed only after obtaining all necessary permissions.
- Who
- BJP and Congress parties
- What
- Dispute over statue installation
- When
- Ongoing
- Where
- Rayagada, near Gajapati Square
- Why
- BJP opposes due to existing statue, Congress supports as tribute
- Location
- Rayagada, near Gajapati Square
- Statue Proposed
- Ramachandra Ulaka
- Existing Statue
- Gajapati Maharaja
- BJP's Threat
- Protest with 10,000 tribals
- Congress' Stance
- Installation after permissions