These days, the matter of the falling of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is hot in Maharashtra. This incident happened in Sindhudurg district, where the huge statue of Shivaji Maharaj installed in the sea suddenly fell. This incident has created a stir in the whole state, and now this issue has become a topic of discussion at the national level. PM Modi has apologized for the same.
PM Modi’s apology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has apologized to the public by taking a big step in this matter. He had arrived to attend a program in Palghar, Maharashtra on August 30, 2024. During this, he said from the stage with folded hands and bowed head, “I apologize with bowed head for the falling of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.” This step shows how seriously the central government is taking this issue.
Importance of the statue and the root of the controversy
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is one of the most revered personalities of Maharashtra. His statue is not just a statue but a symbol of Maratha pride. The statue was intended to honor the legacy of the Maratha Navy and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s contribution to maritime defense. But when the statue fell, the incident became the center of political controversy.
Government response and investigation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has also apologized in this matter. He said that if needed, he would not hesitate to touch the feet of the great mighty ruler 100 times and apologize for the incident. The state government has formed a technical committee to find out the reasons behind this accident. This step shows that the government is taking the issue seriously and wants to understand the reasons behind it.
Opposition’s stand and announcement of agitation
Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has announced a massive agitation against the government on this issue. Senior party leader and MP Sanjay Raut has announced that a “Shoot Maaro Andolan” will be launched from Sunday. Raut said, “That statue is not just a statue for us, but a statue of God. These people have also committed corruption in the statue of our God. We will not tolerate this.”
First arrest in the case
The first arrest was made on Friday in the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue controversy. Structural consultant Chetan Patil has been arrested from Kolhapur. The police had earlier made contractor and architect Jaydeep Apte and structural consultant Chetan Patil accused in the FIR. They have been accused of negligence and potentially causing harm to people around the statue.
New twist in the politics of Maharashtra
This controversy has brought a new twist in the politics of Maharashtra. While on the one hand the government is trying to resolve the issue, on the other hand the opposition is preparing to turn it into a big movement.
It will be interesting to see in the coming days how the government deals with this challenge and whether this issue will become a major issue in the upcoming elections.
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