Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45pm on 30 Aug 2024,Friday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apologised for the collapse of a 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra. Speaking at the Vadhvan Port project event in Palghar, Modi expressed deep regret to the Maratha king's followers, stating, “I bow my head at his feet and apologise.” The statue, unveiled last year, fell on August 26, sparking widespread outrage. The Indian Navy and Maharashtra Public Works Department are investigating the incident, and a structural consultant has been arrested. Modi also condemned the opposition's criticism of Veer Savarkar, highlighting the government's commitment to upholding revered figures.
