Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Chhatrapati Shivaji Bust Reinstalled After Public Outcry
A statue of a historic Indian king was taken down from a government office in Pune.
People were upset and protested.
The government put the statue back where it was after the protests.
Bust of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj removed from Pune office
Protests erupt, administration reinstates bust at original spot
Controversy over whether office is heritage structure
Shiv Sena questions removal process
Tehsildar claims necessary permissions were obtained
- Who
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Pune administration, Shiv Sena (UBT), protesters
- What
- Removal and reinstallation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's bust
- When
- Saturday night (removal), Monday (reinstallation)
- Where
- Pune, Shukrawar Peth area, tehsildar's office
- Why
- Office relocation, public protests
Protesters
Pune Administration
Heritage Status
Protesters
Bust was part of a heritage structure
Pune Administration
Tehsildar's office is not a heritage structure
Removal Process
Protesters
Necessary permissions not obtained
Pune Administration
Necessary permissions were obtained
- King's Name
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
- Office Location
- Shukrawar Peth, Pune
- Protesting Organization
- Shiv Sena (UBT)
- Office Status
- Being shifted to new premises