Owaisi blames Modi govt for Shivaji statue collapse

New Delhi: Following the collapse of the 35-foot Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at the BJP and said that the collapse is a reflection of the poor quality of infrastructure built by the Central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

"The 35-feet Shivaji Statue inaugurated by Narendra Modi collapsed today (Monday). It's a reflection of the poor quality of infrastructure built by Modi sarkar. Shivaji was a symbol of equality and secularism, his statue's collapse is an example of Narendra Modi's



lack of commitment to Shivaji's vision," Asaduddin Owaisi posted on X.

Earlier, the Indian Navy noted with deep concern the damage caused on Monday morning to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that was unveiled on Navy Day on December 4, 2023, as a dedication to the citizens of Sindhudurg. "Along with the State Government and concerned specialists, the Navy has deputed a team to immediately investigate the cause of this unfortunate accident and initiate steps to repair, restore and reinstate the statue at the earliest," the Indian Navy said.