OFTREPEATED NARRATIVE

Political parties term the practice of installing statues a waste of public money — but only when they are in opposition. When Mulayam Singh Yadav installed a statue of Ram Manohar Lohia, leaders of BSP and BJP came down heavily on SP. When BSP captured power in 2007, it became the target for its Dalit memorials and statues. Now, it’s BJP’s turn — and of its rivals.