Protest Erupts in Mumbai Against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Statue Collapse

Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray led a protest march in Mumbai against the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg. They criticized the Union and state governments, labeling the incident as corruption and an insult to the warrior king. The protest culminated at the Gateway of India.

Prominent political leaders Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray spearheaded a protest march in Mumbai on Sunday, rallying against the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Sindhudurg.

The leaders accused the Union and state governments of corruption and arrogance, pointing out the statue's fall just months after its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Thackeray condemned the PM's apology as dismissive and condescending.

The protest, concluding at the Gateway of India, witnessed significant participation, with demands for accountability and justice for the insult to Maharashtra's revered warrior king.

(With inputs from agencies.)