Modi disapproves vandalism, After Lenin Statue brought down, BJP icon's statue was targeted in Kolkata

The statue of Russian revolutionary Vladimir Lenin was brought down in Tripura in 2018 after the BJP’s electoral victory, triggering nationwide outrage and political reactions.

Following the Lenin statue incident, a statue of BJP ideologue Syama Prasad Mookerjee was vandalised in Kolkata, escalating political tensions in West Bengal.

A statue of social reformer Periyar was defaced shortly after the Tripura incident, sparking widespread protests in Tamil Nadu.

An Ambedkar statue was vandalised amid the nationwide controversy, drawing condemnation from political leaders across parties.

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was reportedly damaged during the wave of politically charged vandalism incidents, further intensifying debates over intolerance.

The vandalism of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s statue added to concerns over attacks on national icons during the politically volatile period.

Though occurring later, the vandalism of Vidyasagar’s statue in Kolkata became part of the broader discourse on political violence targeting historical figures.

Reports of attempts to damage statues of Sardar Patel highlighted how leaders across ideological spectrums became symbolic targets in political clashes.