As Karnataka inches closer to assembly elections in 2023, the politics over statues is hotting up.First, the opposition parties took objection to the installation of a statue of Bengaluru founder Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda. Later, the focus shifted .
Congress member Shashidhar Hegde also said statue of one of the freedom fighters and achievers from the coastal region should be considered. BJP members countered the criticism, saying the Congress has made it a habit to oppose Hindu leaders. 📰 Congress Opposes Decision to Install Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Statue in Mangaluru.
The MCC at its meeting on October 29 approved an agenda for installing a statue of Shivaji at Mahaveer circle (Pumpwell circle) in the city, considering a demand from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maratha Association