35-foot Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort collapses, sparking controversy over haste and construction quality, with demands for investigations and audits.

A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, unveiled by PM Narendra Modi at Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra's Sindhudurg district, collapsed on August 26, sparking a row between the MahaYuti government and opposition parties. Critics claim the statue was erected hastily and fell due to poor construction. The MahaYuti government is conducting a spot assessment, and some leaders are demanding a thorough probe into the memorial's construction, while others call for precautionary audits of other structures inaugurated by the Prime Minister in Maharashtra.

August 26, 2024
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