A 35-foot tall statue of Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj, which was unveiled by prime minister Narendra Modi last year, collapsed in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district.

 On december 4 last year, prime minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj at rajkot Fort in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. prime minister Narendra Modi was also present at the event. Sindhudurg district has been receiving heavy rains with strong winds for the last three days.

Meanwhile, a 35-foot tall statue of Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj fell into several pieces at around 1 pm on monday (August 26). This is said to be due to strong winds.   prime minister Narendra Modi's statue of Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj has collapsed in less than a year.

The Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj statue in the state has been accused by the opposition parties of not maintaining it properly. Senior police and district administration officials visited the scene after the tragedy to evaluate the damage and look into what caused the fall. Specialists will carry out a comprehensive investigation to pinpoint the precise causes of the occurrence. The monument has become the focal point of a political controversy. PM Modi inaugurated it on december 4, 2023, during Navy Day festivities at the fort. The maharashtra state administration has been under fire from opposition parties who claim it is negligent and has subpar work.
 
 
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S Venkateshwari

29/08/2024 10:23 AM