Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:19am on 03 Sep 2024,Tuesday Politics
The collapse of a 35-ft statue of warrior king Shivaji in Maharashtra has ignited political unrest and protests. The statue, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December, fell on August 26 amid heavy monsoon rains. The incident has fueled opposition demands for Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s resignation, with allegations of corruption in the statue’s construction. BJP state chief Ashish Shelar and other officials have apologized and promised action. The collapse has become a contentious issue in the run-up to Maharashtra's elections, with opposition parties accusing the ruling coalition of mismanagement.
