Mumbai’s original inhabitants fear world’s tallest statue
23 February 2017 |
4:24 am
Mumbai's traditional Koli community, who depend on fishing for their livelihoods, fear the decision to build the world's tallest statue just off the coast could threaten their centuries-old existence.
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