Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:34am on 12 Jul 2024,Friday India
A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was removed from Doomdooma's Gandhi Chowk in Tinsukia district, sparking widespread outrage. The 5.5-foot statue was taken down by an excavator, prompting student leaders to protest. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed he was unaware of the decision, stating he would investigate the matter. Sarma acknowledged Gandhi's significance to Assam, highlighting his support for Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi during the Grouping Plan. The sudden removal has raised questions, with many demanding answers from the district administration.
