Archive · 22 Nov 2025
Navi Mumbai: NMMC Unveils Shivaji Maharaj Statue Amidst MNS' Prior Claim
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) finally unveiled the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Sector 1, Nerul.
However, this was controversial because MNS leader Amit Thackeray had already claimed to have inaugurated it earlier.
NMMC went ahead with their event, attended by many important people.
Some, like Thane MP Naresh Mhaske, thought this was unnecessary and disrespectful to Shivaji Maharaj.
NMMC held official unveiling of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Sector 1, Nerul on Friday
MNS leader Amit Thackeray claimed to have inaugurated the statue earlier
Civic body's event was attended by top political figures, including Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik
Thane MP Naresh Mhaske skipped the ceremony, criticizing the decision to hold a second inauguration
MNS spokesperson Gajanan Kale argued that MNS' earlier unveiling was valid
- Who
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), Amit Thackeray (MNS), Naresh Mhaske (Thane MP), Ganesh Naik (Maharashtra Forest Minister), and other dignitaries
- What
- Unveiled Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Sector 1, Nerul
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Sector 1, Nerul, Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To honor Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and celebrate his legacy
NMMC's Stance
MNS & Naresh Mhaske's Stance
Validity of Unveiling
NMMC's Stance
NMMC's official unveiling is valid as it was planned first
MNS & Naresh Mhaske's Stance
MNS' earlier unveiling is valid, making NMMC's event unnecessary
- Statue Height
- 12 feet
- Statue Weight
- 2.5 tonnes
- Sculptor
- Prof. Moreswar Pawar of Shilpasrushti Kala Pratishthan
- Ceremonial Priests
- Krishna Patil, Dnyaneshwar Lohar, Anant Keremani
- Attendance
- Top political figures, Shiv devotees
