If Raisina Hill structures are heritage, how is National Museum building colonial?
Disha Ahluwalia | 06 November 2023 | The Print
For decades, the National Museum, located in the heart of India’s capital New Delhi, has served as a symbol of the country’s glorious past. Emerging from the horrors of Partition in the post-Independence era, it was imperative to establish a museum that honoured India. Under one roof, the museum houses artefacts, sculptures, paintings and objects of the past spanning over six thousand years, boasting about the rich history and cultural heritage of the country. Today, the ‘National Museum’—the nation’s museum—is a must-see for both locals and tourists.
However, by March 2024, the National Museum building will be razed to make way for ‘Kartavya Path’, as part of the Narendra Modi government’s ambitious Central Vista project