Uddhav Thackeray Criticizes Modi’s Apology for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s apology for the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue, calling it an act of arrogance. Thackeray, along with other opposition leaders, led protests in Mumbai demanding the removal of the BJP from power. Meanwhile, the BJP countered the allegations and staged their own protests against the opposition.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse Sparks Political Row in Maharashtra

A 35-foot statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district collapsed, sparking a political controversy. The Indian Navy, which spearheaded the project, has formed a joint technical committee to investigate the incident, while the opposition party has called for the Chief Minister’s resignation. The incident has also raised questions about the statue’s construction and the political motivations behind its hasty unveiling.

June 6: Key Historical Events in India

June 6 holds significant historical importance in India, marking events such as Operation Blue Star in 1984, the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as king of the Maratha Empire in 1674, and the tragic Bihar train accident in 1981 with a death toll ranging from 800-1,000.

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