9 Months After Inauguration By PM Modi, Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapses (image-X/asmatasleem13)
The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Maharashtra’s Sindhuburg, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December last year, collapsed on Monday around 1 pm.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde called the incident “unfortunate” and stated that PWD and the Navy officials would visit the location to investigate the cause. On December 4, PM Modi, along with Shinde, Devendra Fadanvis, Ajit Pawar inaugurated the 35-foot statue at Rajkot Fort on the occasion of Navy Day.
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“This statue was erected by the Navy. They had also designed it. But due to strong winds of around 45 km/h, it fell and got damaged,” said Shinde, as quoted by ANI. The city has been receiving heavy rains and gusty winds for the past two days.
The Indian Navy expressed its “deep concern” over the incident and stated that a team has been deputed to initiate steps towards restoration.
Opposition leaders criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government in the state over the poor quality of work. Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi, in an X post, called the state government “shameless gaddaars” and slammed the coalition government for choosing “business of money and politics over the pride, the symbol, and the hero of Maharashtra.”
That image of fallen and broken deity of Maharashtra will haunt this pathetic, useless and corrupt government. It is triggering and infuriating at the same time. The Indian Navy has categorically stated the responsibility of maintenance and upkeep was that of the government. The…
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) August 27, 2024
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi attacked PM Modi over the “poor quality of infrastructure.” In an X post, he said, “The 35-feet Shivaji Statue inaugurated by PM Modi collapsed today. It’s a reflection of the poor quality of infrastructure built by Modi sarkar. Shivaji was a symbol of equality & secularism, his statue’s collapse is an example of @narendramodi’s lack of commitment to Shivaji’s vision.”
The 35-feet Shivaji Statue inaugurated by @narendramodi collapsed today. It’s a reflection of the poor quality of infrastructure built by Modi sarkar. Shivaji was a symbol of equality & secularism, his statue’s collapse is an example of @narendramodi’s lack of commitment to… pic.twitter.com/BY6VysT2G1
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) August 26, 2024
Congress Kerala compared the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue inaugurated by former PM Jawaharlal Nehru in 1957, which continues to “stand tall,” with the collapsed statue “built by our self-styled saheb collapsed in just 266 days by a strong wind! Truly, 100% authentic corruption by Saheb and Co.”
Statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was inaugurated by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 30th November 1957. It’s been 66.8 years, and it still stands tall despite facing countless storms and rains.
But the statue built by our self-styled saheb collapsed in just 266 days by a strong… https://t.co/C8p0LF4cLH pic.twitter.com/e0QUXAXApS
— Congress Kerala (@INCKerala) August 27, 2024
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An FIR has been registered against contractor Jaydeep Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 109, 110, 125, 318, and 3(5).
