Bhubaneswar: tension erupted at the Master Canteen Square when several statues adjacent to the iconic Konark horse statue were damaged during repair work which began on Saturday.
Members of socio-cultural organizations protest in front of the statue that criticized in a careless way in which the work was being carried out.
“There was something suspicious.
Initially, the government decided to shift the statue.
Following the protest, the head of the head of Naveen Patnik directed that the statue would continue to be as a masterpiece of art and statue of Odisha and would get a facelift.
But on the first day if two statues were damaged, me Suspicious There are some bad intentions, “said Pradyumna Satpathy, Secretary of Pujyapuja Sanskruti Abhiyan, a socio-cultural organization.
After the state government changed its plan to shift the iconic Konark warrior horse statue of the Master Canteen Square, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) together began facelift and repairing statues, podiums and other statues close to it Under the famous Sudarshan Sahu sculptor.
The statue of 18ftx15ft consisting of Khandolite Stone was installed in 1988 by the Head of the Minister later Janaki Ballav Patnaik.
However, due to lack of maintenance and exposure to sunlight and rain, the statue becomes fragile.
“Everything has a shelf life.
The statue has been damaged because it has been lying under the sun and rain for years.
We have taken all the care of the statue and they will remain intact after repairs.
The place will be one of the most beautiful places and city landmarks, said Sahu.