Rusting and strong winds: Here's why Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj's statue collapsed in Sindhudurg in just 8 months

The Chhatrapti Shivaji Maharaj statue in Sindhudurg, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023, has collapsed. The incident led to criticism of the Maharashtra government. The Indian Navy, which constructed the statue, has launched an investigation, and legal action has been taken against those involved in the project over alleged construction flaws.