Youth Congress Leaders Protest Against PM Modi Over Collapsed Shivaji Statue in Mumbai
Youth Congress leaders and other party workers were detained by Mumbai police on Friday while protesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the city. They demanded a public apology from him over the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue.
Several posters demanding an apology from the Prime Minister were put up in various locations by the Congress. These posters depicted the PM inaugurating the statue alongside another image showing the collapsed structure.
On Thursday, the Maharashtra Chief Minister stated that the state government is taking swift action to reconstruct the statue, and two committees have been formed to investigate its collapse in the Malvan area.
The Mumbai Congress claimed in a post on X that senior party leader Bhai Jagtap had been detained by the police and demanded his release. The post said, “Senior Congress leader Shri Bhai Jagtap has been illegally detained by the police for peacefully demonstrating against Narendra Modi. This is an outrageous abuse of power – silencing dissent through force won’t suppress the truth.” Another post on X claimed that MLA Aslam Shaikh had also been arrested.
Deputy CM Ajit Pawar also visited the site where the statue collapsed earlier today (Friday). He stated, “Everyone is saddened by what has happened. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is our deity, and we are all proud of his legacy. The Chief Minister has held meetings regarding this incident. Efforts are being made to rebuild the memorial. Action will be taken against those responsible. No matter where they flee, they will be found. There is no point in debating whether it was the Navy or the PWD.”
Earlier, Chetan Patil, the structural consultant for the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in Malvan, Sindhudurg, was arrested in Kolhapur, according to senior Kolhapur Police officials.
The statue was unveiled on December 4 last year as part of Navy Day celebrations, which were conducted for the first time in Sindhudurg. The event aimed to honour the legacy of the Maratha Navy and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s contributions to maritime defence and security, as well as its historical connection with the modern Indian Navy, according to a release from the Defence Ministry.
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Youth Congress -: Youth Congress is the youth wing of the Indian National Congress, a major political party in India. It consists of young members who are involved in political activities and protests.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Narendra Modi, the current Prime Minister of India. He is the head of the government and makes important decisions for the country.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj -: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a great Maratha king and warrior from the 17th century. He is a very important historical figure in India, especially in Maharashtra.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in western India. Mumbai, the capital city of Maharashtra, is one of the largest cities in India.
Chief Minister -: The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state. The current Chief Minister of Maharashtra is Eknath Shinde.
Bhai Jagtap -: Bhai Jagtap is a senior leader in the Indian National Congress party. He is involved in political activities and protests.
MLA -: MLA stands for Member of Legislative Assembly. An MLA is an elected representative in the state government. Aslam Shaikh is an MLA from Maharashtra.
Deputy CM -: Deputy CM stands for Deputy Chief Minister. The Deputy CM assists the Chief Minister in running the state government. Ajit Pawar is the current Deputy CM of Maharashtra.