Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has strongly condemned the recent Shivaji statue collapse incident, calling it a deeply saddening event. Shinde emphasized that Shivaji Maharaj represents more than just a political issue; he is a symbol of identity and faith for the people of Maharashtra. He criticized the opposition for allegedly politicizing the incident, stating that such actions are regrettable. Shinde also referred to the destruction of a Shivaji Maharaj statue in Karnataka, expressing anger and suggesting that those responsible should face severe consequences. He accused the MVA (Maha Vikas Aghadi) of staging protests to exploit the situation politically, asserting that the people of Maharashtra are discerning and will express their dissatisfaction at the polls, potentially dealing a strong electoral rebuke to the opposition.
01 September,2024 02:34 PM IST
After the Shivaji statue collapse earlier this week at the Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district, the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) staged a protest at Hutatma Chowk, followed by a march to the Gateway of India. The protesters gathered in large numbers to voice for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja's statue collapse incident. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis slammed MVAs protest. He said that it is completely a “political” agitation and said that Congress and MVA never respected Chhatrapati Shivaji and the grand old party should apologise for disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji on various occasions. For the unversed, A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, on August 26, 2024. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, during Navy Day celebrations, fell around 1 p.m.
01 September,2024 12:24 PM IST
Amid the ongoing controversy over Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue Collapse, while addressing a gathering in Maharashtra’s Palghar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologised and expressed pain and apologised over the collapse of Shivaji Maharaj’s statue in Sindhudurg. "Those who consider Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as their deity and have been deeply hurt, I bow my head and apologise to them. Our values are different. For us, nothing is bigger than our deity," said PM Modi. Chetan Patil, the structural consultant of the Shivaji Maharaj statue that collapsed in the Malvan area of Sindhudurg, has been arrested from Kolhapur, said senior officials of Kolhapur Police.
30 August,2024 04:44 PM IST
The political controversy over the Shivaji statue collapse doesn’t seem to decrease anytime soon. The Maharashtra political opposition is now demanding CM Eknath Shinde’s resignation over the incident and it seems to have opened up a can of worms. The blame game is rife with the Indian Navy and the Maharashtra Government blaming each other for the 35-foot statue collapse. But what actually led to the statue collapse? Take a look.
29 August,2024 05:46 PM IST
A 35-foot statue of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj collapsed at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Maharashtra, on August 26, 2024. The statue, which was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 4, 2023, during Navy Day celebrations, fell around 1 p.m. The incident occurred amidst heavy rains and strong winds that have affected the Sindhudurg district over the past few days. Experts are currently investigating the cause of the collapse. In response to the incident, Maharashtra State Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar visited the site on August 27 to inspect the damage. He described the event as an accident. BJP leader Nilesh N. Rane also arrived for an inspection. The authorities are working to assess the full impact of the collapse and address any safety concerns related to the fort and its surroundings.
27 August,2024 01:21 PM IST
Filmmaker Laxman Utekar and Vicky Kaushal recently unveiled the first poster of the upcoming film Chhaava. The film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the warrior king and son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. At the event, Laxman Utekar and Vicky Kaushal spoke about the legacy of Sambhaji Maharaj. Vicky said that the West has fictional superheroes like Avengers but India has real superheroes, one of which they will bring alive on screen on December 6, 2024
20 August,2024 06:23 PM IST
'The new Disney+Hotstar series 'Baahubali: Crown of Blood' will give a deeper look into the world created by ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli. Created by Sharad Devarajan, the series also aims to boost animation storytelling in India. On the other hand, Sharad Kelkar who returns as the voice of Baahubali recalls his association with the film, how it changed his life, and how voice acting needs to improve in India in this interview with Mid-day.com
17 May,2024 07:49 PM IST
From the spectacular kicking movements of Kung-Fu to the timeless techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Martial Arts across different regions in the World have been a significant cultural imprint of that region. Even in the region of Maharastra, different Martial arts were popularised and developed based on the cultural and social significance needed during that particular time frame of warfare one of the most significant being Mardaani Khel. 'Mardaani Khel', translating to 'the game of warriors', got heavily popularised during the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and its tactics are known to be used extensively by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj himself. On the occasion of Maharashtra Day 2024, we delve into the moves and the history of Maharastra’s real martial art - Mardaani Khel. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a curious observer, get ready to be mesmerized by Maharashtra’s real martial art.
30 April,2024 07:00 PM IST
Celebrations broke out across Maharashtra on the occasion of ‘Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti 2024’ on February 19. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde offered a garland to the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on the 394th birth anniversary. On Shivaji’s birth anniversary, people performed ‘Aarti’ and celebrated the occasion. People in Nagpur, Maharashtra, gathered in large numbers on the streets and offered Aarti as a part of celebrations of the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Per the Gregorian calendar, the state observes Shivaji Jayanti with an annual public holiday on February 19. Nonetheless, a sizable population of Maharashtrians commemorate the event on the third day of Phalgun in the Hindu calendar.
19 February,2024 11:15 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited the Vedashri Tapovan Math in Pune on February 11. Yogi Adityanath hailed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s valour and said that he challenged the authority of Aurangzeb and left him to suffer and die in such a way that till today no one is asking about Aurangzeb. He also said that Indians’ relation is with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, not with Mughals. During CM Yogi’s Pune Visit, he said, “...Bhakti se upaji yeh shakti hi dushmano ke daant hamesha khatti karti thi'... Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj challenged the authority of Aurangzeb to suffer and die in such a way that to date no one is asking about him. Our relation is with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, not with Mughals”
11 February,2024 12:36 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
