Rajpath was symbol of slavery, 'Kartavya Path' marks new era: PM Modi

PM inaugurated the Kartavya Path in New Delhi as part of the Central Vista Project&

On Thursday, PM Modi while Inaugurating the 'Kartavya Path' at India Gate in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a new era has begun in the form of Kartavya Path that will consign the symbol of colonialism `Kingsway` to history.

Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Kartavya Path', PM Modi said, "A new era has begun in the form of Kartavya Path. Symbol of colonialism `Kingsway` will be history and has been erased forever. I congratulate all the people of the country as we come out from another symbol of colonialism."

According to the statement, Prime Minister said the Rajpath was for the British Raj, to whom the people of India were slaves. He said Rajpath was also a symbol of slavery and its structure was also a symbol of slavery. "Today its architecture has also changed and its spirit has also changed," the PM stated.

PM Modi said a huge statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has also been installed near India Gate. At the time of slavery, he said there was a statue of the representative of the British Raj.