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Politics
Black Paint Defaces Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Statue in Harmu, Jharkhand
✍️ Prabhat Khabar
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM
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A statue of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee in Harmu, Jharkhand was smeared with black paint, prompting BJP leaders to publicly deny any involvement and label the act vandalism.
A statue of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee located in the town of Harmu in Jharkhand was found defaced with black paint on Monday. Local residents reported the incident shortly after it was discovered, noting that the statue's surface was covered in a thick layer of dark pigment.
The incident quickly attracted attention from political circles. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued statements asserting that no party member was involved in the vandalism. They described the act as a deliberate attempt to damage a public symbol and called for a swift investigation.
Police have been notified and are reportedly examining the site for clues. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The defacement has sparked discussions about the protection of public monuments in the state, with civic groups urging stronger security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The BJP reiterated its commitment to preserving the legacy of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and urged citizens to respect historical monuments.
The incident quickly attracted attention from political circles. Leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued statements asserting that no party member was involved in the vandalism. They described the act as a deliberate attempt to damage a public symbol and called for a swift investigation.
Police have been notified and are reportedly examining the site for clues. Authorities have not yet identified any suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The defacement has sparked discussions about the protection of public monuments in the state, with civic groups urging stronger security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The BJP reiterated its commitment to preserving the legacy of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and urged citizens to respect historical monuments.