MVA's Massive Protest Over Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) marched in Mumbai to protest the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj's statue, rejecting Prime Minister Modi's apology. The MVA accused the ruling BJP of corruption and politicizing the incident. The protest featured high-profile leaders and reflected unity among opposition factions ahead of the assembly polls.

The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) staged a massive march in Mumbai on Sunday, protesting the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj's statue and rejecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's apology. This move intensifies the political battle with the ruling Mahayuti ahead of the assembly elections.

Claiming that the incident is being 'politicized' by the opposition, the ruling BJP organized demonstrations across the state. The protest, known as 'jode maro andolan' (hitting with slippers), showcased the unity among MVA partners—Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP(SP), and Congress.

Several prominent leaders, including Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray, and state Congress chief Nana Patole, laid wreaths at a memorial before leading the protest. They criticized both the Union and state governments over the statue collapse, with Thackeray calling Modi's apology 'smacking of arrogance' and Pawar describing the incident as an example of corruption.

(With inputs from agencies.)