Shiv Sena slams Congress over removal of Shivaji bust, demands apology & strict action

Shiv Sena on Thursday slammed Congress over removal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to Republic TV, Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant demanded an apology from Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath. 

He said, "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is above government for us. Shivaji Maharaj has given country meaning of Swaraj. We will t tolerate poke against Chhatrapati Maharaj. I demand a statement from Madhya Pradesh CM and whoever dared to remove statue, strict action should be taken against m." 

Shivaji bust removed

A Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj bust placed in Chhindwara town in Madhya Pradesh was removed allegedly in an outrous manner by government authorities on Wednesday. As per reports, authorities had tried to demolish  idol with help of a JCB machine reportedly in an insulting manner that outrd locals.

As per sources, Shiv Sena and or Hindu organisations had earlier written to municipality to install statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mohgaon. After writing to authorities, Municipal councilor had visited town and designated a place for installation of bust. After witnessing delay from municipal authorities in installation, Hindu organisations made a platform at site and installed bust mselves on Monday night.

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According to  Additional District Magistrate of  Chhindwara district, " statue was placed at site without permission. A probe is underway. bust was placed on government land on Monday night without permission and it was stopped." He had furr added that due permission is needed from administration, for installing statues.

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Shiv Sena workers block highway 

Amid Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj controversy, Shiv Sena workers on Wednesday had blocked a section of  Chhindwara-Nagpur Highway after a bust of Chatrapati Shivji was removed in Chhindwara. highway connects Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

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