Archive · 17 Jun 2025
New Shivaji Statue Damaged, Sparks Opposition Corruption Claims
A statue of a historical figure, recently put up to replace an older one, is having issues.
The ground around it has sunk, causing a hole in the pedestal.
Politicians are arguing about whether the poor quality shows corruption in construction.
The government says the statue itself is safe and repairs will happen.
Pedestal of the newly installed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort developed a hole.
The incident occurred within a month of the new statue's installation.
Heavy rains caused the land under the pedestal to give way.
Opposition leaders allege poor construction quality and corruption.
PWD Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale assured the statue is safe and repairs are underway.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, NCP (SP) leader Rohit Pawar, PWD Minister Shivendra Raje Bhosale, and Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sakpal.
- What
- Damage to the pedestal of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at Rajkot Fort.
- When
- Occurred within a month of the new statue's installation in May 2024.
- Where
- Rajkot Fort, Malvan, Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Due to heavy rains causing the land to give way, with opposition alleging poor construction quality and corruption.
Opposition Allegations
Government Response
Construction Quality and Corruption
Opposition Allegations
Poor construction quality due to corruption.
Government Response
The government is properly addressing the issue and ensuring the statue's safety.
- Location
- Rajkot Fort, Malvan
- Incident
- Pedestal Damage
- Statue
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Inaugurated
- May 2024
- Response
- PWD inspection and repairs
Sources
Maharashtra News: Land Subsides Near Newly Inaugurated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue In Malvan, Sparks Quality Concerns
Pedestal of new Shivaji statue at Rajkot Fort has developed hole, claims Sapkal; cites corruption
Shivaji statue: Sapkal, Raut allege corruption amid ground cave-in; issue rectified, says collector
Maharashtra News: Land Cave-In Near Newly Inaugurated Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue At Malvan’s Rajkot Fort Sparks Safety Fears And Political Backlash