Shiv Sena (UBT) Demands SIT Under HC Judge On Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse Incident; Video
MVA has called for a Malvan Bandh today condemning the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort. NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule has staged a protest in Baramati, while Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has demanded SIT under HC judge to corruption behind erecting the statue.
Two days after the newly constructed statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg, the angry reactions of people see no subside, especially following the remarks by the Mahayuti leaders.
The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has called for a bandh (strike) in Malvan today, which is receiving a good response by the locals. As per reports, 80 to 90 per cent of shops in the town are shut extending support to the bandh call. On the other side, Shiv Sene (UBT) has demanded setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the corruption and poor construction of the statue.
The MVA leaders on Wednesday slammed the state minister Deepak Kesarkar's remarks as shameful and pitiful after the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue collapsed. Kesarkar after his visit to the Rajkot Fort on Tuesday, instead of condemning the poor construction of the newly erected statue, said that now there is an opportunity to build a 100-ft long statue.
ALSO READ
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut said, "This matter is not going to cool down. We demand SIT under a sitting High Court judge, otherwise BJP appointed their own people in the SIT. We will strongly protest against the government's irresponsible attitude."
Meanwhile, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has staged a protest in Pune's Baramati condemning the statue collapse incident.
It was also revealed on Tuesday that the PWD department had warned the authorities about the statue's rusted nuts and bolts, and local residents and tourists had also highlighted the statue's poor condition. The department had also mentioned to direct the sculptor Jaydeep Apte to provide a permanent solution.
However, the lackadaisical attitude of the authorities and local politicians resulted the collapse of the statue and the apparent connection of the sculptor Apter to MP Shrikanth Eknath Shinde has led to massive political backlash.
RECENT STORIES
-
ISRO Recruitment 2024: Apply for Over 100 Medical Officer & Assistant Vacancies -
Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJP Over One Nation, One Election Initiative,... -
Mumbai: No Water Supply In Parts Of Andheri, Vile Parle & Jogeshwari For 18 Hours Starting Tonight;... -
CAT 2024: Last Day To Apply Tomorrow; All You Need To Know Before Registering -
Transformers One Review: Josh Cooley’s Directorial Is An Exercise In Mechanical Storytelling