Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg collapsed; Union Minister Nitin Gadkari suggests stainless steel to prevent, political backlash follows.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari stated that the recent collapse of a Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg could have been prevented with the use of stainless steel, which he advocates for in coastal construction. Following the incident, a lookout notice has been issued for missing sculptor Jaydeep Apte, while structural engineer Chetan Patil is in custody. The incident has led to political backlash and allegations of corruption against the ruling government.

September 04, 2024
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