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Ex-PM Vajpayee's statue vandalised in Khairagarh
Raipur: Tension gripped the quiet village of Aveli, 12 km from district headquarters Khairagarh, after locals found that the statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee was vandalised.
The incident, which reportedly occurred under the cover of darkness, has sparked widespread anger among villagers and political condemnation, with the Congress demanding swift action and BJP threatening mass agitation. Police are probing the case,
According to local sources, the incident likely occurred around 4 am on Wednesday. Strangely, all the streetlights near Atal Chowk—where the statue is located—went out at that time a garland of shoes was placed on the statue, despite the electricity department claiming that no power outage was scheduled or reported.
Police reached the scene soon after being alerted and, with the help of the village kotwal, removed the offensive garland. A preliminary investigation has been launched, and police are examining whether the lights were intentionally cut to facilitate the act. The village remains on edge, with visible tension and mounting demands for justice.
Local BJP leader and former sarpanch Dorelal Sahu expressed outrage over the incident.
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He informed senior party leadership and warned that if the culprits were not apprehended soon, the BJP would stage protests along with villagers. "This is not just mischief—it's an insult to the ideals and legacy of Atal Ji. We will not remain silent," he said.
Congress leader and MLA representative Manrakhan Dewangan also condemned the act and emphasized the need for lawful and immediate action. "This is not a minor prank.
It is a direct attack on the national sentiment and the values Atal Ji stood for. We strongly denounce this despicable act and demand the strictest punishment for those responsible," he said.
Villagers were shocked and saddened that someone could commit such an act, "Atal Ji was above politics. Such disrespect should not go unpunished," said a resident.
Police are combing through CCTV footage, interviewing witnesses, and tightening security in the village to prevent any escalation.
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