Bengal Governor in middle of row after picture of him ‘unveiling his bust’ goes viral, Raj Bhawan defends move

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The determination saw disapproval from the ruling Trinamool Congress and different governmental parties, claiming it was “unbecoming” of the station helium holds. “This is unprecedented… the unveiling of one’s ain bust successful Raj Bhawan. It is successful atrocious taste. He is acting similar a megalomaniac,” Jay Prakash Majumder, TMC vice president and spokesperson, said.

CPIM cardinal committee subordinate Sujan Chakraborty, too, deed retired astatine the move. “It is unfortunate and unbecoming of the Governor to unveil his ain bust.”

However, the Raj Bhawan, defending the move, said successful a statement: “In immoderate media reports, it has travel retired that (the Governor) has “unveiled his ain statue” astatine Raj Bhavan connected November 23. The information is arsenic follows: Many artists taxable their creator creations to (him)… Similarly, a originative sculptor created a sculpture… and presented it to (him)… This has unluckily been described arsenic “unveiling his ain statue.””

The Indian Museum’s station further read, “The intricately crafted bust serves arsenic a tribute to His Excellency’s contributions and his unwavering committedness to promoting creation and heritage. This inaugural underscores the museum’s dedication to preserving and celebrating excellence successful the originative arts.”