India, Nov. 18 -- The removal of a bust of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj from the premises of the tehsildar's office in Shukrawar Peth sparked protests on Monday, with several groups claiming that the structure from which it was taken down held heritage value.

The bust was taken down late Saturday as the tehsildar's office prepares to relocate. Protesters have raised concerns about whether proper procedures were followed.

"The bust was removed on Saturday night. The building is regarded as a heritage structure, yet the action was taken without transparency. Was permission obtained?" asked Sanjay More, president of the Shiv Sena (UBT) Pune unit.

Multiple organisations staged demonstrations outside the tehsildar's office on Monday.

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