Former minister and BJP leader Etela Rajender, who is contesting from the Malkajgiri Parliament constituency, performed puja at several Siva temples in Hyderabad. He conducted special poojas at Shiva temples in Hayat Nagar, Sivaganga Colony, LB Nagar, Hatinapur, and Keesaragutta on the eve of Shivaratri.
After the puja, Etela Rajender expressed his wishes for the prosperity and well-being of all people.