Statue of Syama Prasad Mookerjee damaged in Kolkata ahead of 125th birth anniversary
In North Kolkata, the base of a recently set up statue honoring Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was targeted by vandals just before his 125th birth anniversary. This act of vandalism took place only hours prior to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's planned visit to the city to preside over the commemorative events. Authorities have taken one individual into custody in connection with the damage.
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