A statue of the legendary Maratha King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Sindhudurg district, on Monday, August 26. The 35-foot statue fell around 1 PM, reportedly due to strong winds and heavy rainfall that have battered the region over the past few days. Officials stated that while the exact cause of the collapse is still under investigation, the recent extreme weather is likely to have played a significant role. Senior police and district administration officials rushed to the site to assess the damage and determine the next steps. The statue, unveiled by PM Modi on December 4, 2023, during Navy Day celebrations, was a significant symbol of pride for the region. Visuals of the fallen statue have sparked criticism from opposition parties, with the Congress and NCP(SP) accusing the BJP of negligence in maintaining the monument. Supriya Sule called it an insult to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and called for an investigation into the incident. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapses in Malvan: 35-Foot Statue of Maratha King, Unveiled by PM Narendra Modi at Rajkot Fort, Falls Down (See Pics).

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue at Rajkot Fort in Malvan Collapses

PM Modi Inaugurated the Statue Last Year

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