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Jharkhand BJP Calls for Action After Damage to Syama Prasad Mukherjee Statue in Ranchi
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 04:35 AM
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The Jharkhand unit of the BJP has demanded that authorities take action following reports that the statue of former Union Minister Syama Prasad Mukherjee in Ranchi was damaged.
A statue of former Union Minister Syama Prasad Mukherjee, located in a prominent public square in Ranchi, was found damaged early this week. Local residents reported that the bronze sculpture had sustained cracks and a broken arm, suggesting deliberate vandalism. The Jharkhand BJP has issued a statement demanding that police investigate the incident and take strict action against those responsible. The party has also urged the state government to ensure better security for public monuments. Authorities have acknowledged the complaint and said they will launch an inquiry, but no arrests have been announced yet.