Hologram of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate, New Delhi
New Delhi: In an open letter to President Ram Nath Kovind, 136 citizens representing a cross section of society – including former Indian navy chief Admiral L Ramdas – have suggested that holograms of different national leaders be represented at India Gate.
“In this way, we would be able to honour many national leaders in the heart of the national capital,” the letter says. The signatories include university professors, teachers, lawyers journalists, social activists, among others.
Mentioning the Government’s announcement of its intention of installing a granite statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate to honour him, the signatories to the letter say that honouring national figures at India Gate is an “excellent idea”. Noting that while at present Netaji is being represented by a hologram at India Gate, they suggested that instead of a permanent statue, “holograms of different national leaders be represented there, rotating periodically every few months”.
“Such a move would also promote greater unity and amity throughout India. People from across our diverse country would welcome this honour being conferred on iconic leaders (both women and men) from their states. It would keep alive the memory of many of our great nation’s heroes. Children visiting the site would also learn about them,” the letter states.
The signatories hoped that the Government will “seriously consider this suggestion, made in a positive and constructive spirit, both for this commemoration and for similar commemorations that are planned in the future”.
– global bihari bureau
