A statue of Rabindranath Tagore in Tripura was allegedly mistaken for Karl Marx by local BJP leaders, reigniting concerns about careless public art installations. The episode points to a broader pattern across India: statues that fail to resemble the people they honor, creating confusion, controversy, and a need for stricter standards before placement.
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