New Delhi: From Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, a section of the Central Vista that has been renovated and renamed from Rajpath to Kartavya Path was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has also been unveiled by him.
“Netaji Subhash was the first Prime Minister of Akhand Bharat who had liberated Andaman even before 1947 and unfurled the tricolor,” PM Modi said in his address on the occasion.
“If after Independence India followed the path of Subhash Babu, what heights would the country be at today! But unfortunately, this great hero of ours was forgotten after independence. His views, even the symbols associated with him were ignored,” PM Modi added.
According to the government, it symbolises a shift from the area being an icon of power to duty, public ownership and empowerment.
“How can Rajpath make the rulers realise if the name is Raj? Rajpath is a symbol of oppression and slavery. Today the architecture has changed. Now when MPs, Ministers will walk on Kartavya Path they’ll realise their responsibilities,” PM Modi said.
The usual throng of ice-cream vendors around the India Gate will now be replaced by a controlled system as the government has designated five dedicated vending zones where 40 vendors each will be allowed. It is one of the most frequented locations among both locals and visitors. Additionally, two eight-unit shop blocks have been constructed close to India Gate.
This is merely a portion of the massive undertaking. A new Vice-Enclave, President’s a new PM residence and office, a new Central Secretariat, and a new Parliament building are all part of the Central Vista redevelopment.
