Mahatma Gandhi statue removed for clock tower construction in Doomdoma, Assam, sparking protests and criticism.

Assam's Doomdoma town sparked controversy when a Mahatma Gandhi statue was removed for the construction of a clock tower. The statue, located at Gandhi Chowk, was taken down by an excavator crane, leading to widespread protests and criticism. Doomdooma BJP MLA Rupesh Gowala later reassured residents, while former Congress MLA Durga Bhumij opposed the statue's relocation, stating it was disrespectful to Gandhi's legacy.

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