Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis Criticizes Opposition Over Shivaji Statue Collapse
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 31: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis criticized the opposition for their reaction to the collapse of the Shivaji statue in Sindhudurg. The statue, which was 35 feet tall, fell on August 26, less than nine months after it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December last year.
Speaking to the media, Fadnavis said, “The opposition is only seeing the politics in the incident, they cannot see beyond the politics. The Prime Minister has openly apologized to all the devotees of Shivaji. Doing politics on this is the pettiness of the opposition. We do not need the Congress’s certificate.”
Earlier, PM Modi addressed a gathering in Malvan, Maharashtra, and apologized for the incident. He said, “Those who consider Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as their deity and have been deeply hurt, I bow my head and apologize to them. Our values are different. For us, nothing is bigger than our deity.”
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Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India. It is known for its capital city, Mumbai, which is the financial hub of India.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. This person is the second-highest-ranking official in the state government, just below the Chief Minister.
Fadnavis -: Devendra Fadnavis is a politician in India. He is currently the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Opposition -: The opposition refers to the political parties that are not in power. They often challenge and question the actions of the ruling party.
Shivaji Statue -: The Shivaji Statue is a large statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, a famous Indian warrior king. It was 35 feet tall and located in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.
Sindhudurg -: Sindhudurg is a district in Maharashtra, known for its historical forts and beautiful beaches.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He is the head of the government and makes important decisions for the country.
Congress -: Congress is one of the major political parties in India. It is often in opposition to the ruling party.
