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Goa minister injured in stone pelting after unveiling Shivaji statue
Updated On: 19 February, 2024 05:46 PM IST | Panaji | mid-day online correspondent
Goa Minister Subhash Phal Desai was injured when stones were pelted after the unveiling of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a village in South Goa
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Crowd during an attack on Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai with stones while he was returning after installing statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on Monday. Pic/PTI
Goa Minister Subhash Phal Desai was injured when stones were pelted after the unveiling of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at a village in South Goa on Monday. On Sunday, Shivaji Maharaj statue was installed in Sao Jose De Areal village near Margao town, amidst heavy police presence as another group took objection.
The stone pelting occurred in the afternoon when the minister was getting into his car after unveiling the statue. Monday, February 19 marks the 394th birth anniversary of the Maratha emperor- Chhatrapati Shivaji, and events are held across the state and country to celebrate it.
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