Congress MP from North Mumbai took to X and said, "We have been detained for raising our voice for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, for Maharashtra's pride. But we will not be deterred. The Prime Minister must apologise for the insult to our icon."
The Congress leaders and workers were detained for staging protest over the collapse of Shivaji statue in the state.
Earlier in the day, heavy police presence has been deployed at the residence of Mumbai Congress President Gaikwad, turning the building into a virtual police camp.
According to party leaders, police also detained key Congress leaders across the city.
Palghar district Congress president was also stopped by police when he was on the way to protest.
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