![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/net-India-pti-fiel-415x233.png)
![](https://www.udayavani.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/net-India-pti-fiel-415x233.png)
Team Udayavani, Aug 9, 2020, 10:52 AM IST
Belagavi/Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday demanded that the Karnataka government reinstate a statue of Shivaji Maharaj which was allegedly removed by the authorities in Belgaum district.
In a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, Shinde, who is coordinator minister for border areas along Karnataka, claimed that a life-size statue of the warrior king was removed atMangutti village.
The statue had been installed with the permission of the gram panchayat, but the administration removed it deliberately, the minister claimed, demanding action against the officials.
Belgaum (or Belagavi) district of Karnataka, which has a sizable Marathi-speaking population, is the subject of a protracted boundary dispute between the two states.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
“Namma Sante” buzz: From coconut shell art to pure honey delights!
K’taka irrigation issues: CM urges Deve Gowda to come forward to protect state’s interest
Farmer leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar brought to Bengaluru by air ambulance
L.R. Shivarame Gowda and Brijesh Kalappa rejoin Congress
Siddaramaiah is our leader, no need to ‘misuse’ his name: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar
India Nets: Shami works on lengths with Morkel, Pant recovers after freak hit by Hardik shot
To ban or not to ban? Countries debate regulations on smartphone usage in schools
PM didn’t tell his good friend about country’s outrage over handcuffing Indian deportees: Congress
Maha Kumbh: Akhilesh seeks compensation to kin of devotees killed in accidents
“Namma Sante” buzz: From coconut shell art to pure honey delights!
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.