Residents of Sao Jose de Areal have raised concerns over the erection of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the area, alleging that it is a cover for land grabbing. Vijai Sadesai, Chief of the Goa Forward Party, has strongly condemned the alleged misuse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s name for what he perceives as illegal activities.
Sadesai emphasized that if such actions are indeed taking place under the guise of honoring the revered figure, it represents a profound disrespect to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy.