Meerut: The Meerut Municipal Corporation (MMC) removed a 12-foot-high statue of Mahatma Gandhi, made from scrap material including bolts and iron sheets, installed seven days ago outside the zone commissioners office in the Civil Lines area. This follows widespread criticism on social media where netizens and locals said the replicas face appeared to be distorted, giving it an "evil look". The replica was installed on October 2 as part of MMCs Kabaad se Jugaad initiative with a budget of approximately Rs 1.3 lakh. The statue was meant to gather local feedback and was not permanent. It will be restructured and installed at a different location, said additional municipal commissioner Pramod Kumar. Krishna ChaudharyWe also published the following articles recentlyGandhijis statue unveiled in J&K Civil SecretariatLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a Charkha installation as a tribute to the Father of the Nation. Sinha emphasized the significance of the Charkha as a tool used by Gandhi in the fight against British rule and its symbolization of self-reliance and economic freedom. He expressed hope that officers would continue to work for equality and social justice. Sinha also highlighted the development of villages in Jammu Kashmir and the rise of self-reliant entrepreneurs. He called for the promotion of city-based self-help groups engaged in Khadi.Scrap plan by Monday or face stir: Pernem localsAngry locals in Pernem, Goa have given an ultimatum to the chief minister to scrap a draft zoning plan that would allow for luxury projects on green cover land. The locals are upset that their land will be taken for widening roads for these projects. The chief minister has promised to take their objections and suggestions into account before finalizing the plan. However, the TCP minister has refused to scrap the plan and instead plans to draw up zoning plans for other areas.MMC inspects fish market over hygieneThe Margao Municipal Council and South Goa Planning and Development Authority have conducted a joint inspection of the wholesale fish market in Margao. This inspection was prompted by concerns about the unhygienic conditions in the market. As a result of the inspection, it has been decided that no retail trade of fish will be allowed inside the market during the hours when wholesale trading takes place. Additionally, fish vehicles parked along roadsides may be allowed to park inside the market for a fee. The minutes of the meeting and the inspection report will be submitted to the high court.

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