BJP MP Eatala Rajender has urged the State government to withdraw demolition notices issued for 17 temples in Yadagirigutta, which falls under the Malkajgiri Parliament Constituency.
He strongly opposed the demolitions, stating that they were not just about destroying buildings but attacking people’s faith, religion, and the principles of Sanatana Dharma. He warned that if the government disrespects these beliefs, the people of Telangana will not remain silent.
Rajender compared the government’s actions to those of historical invaders and accused Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of undermining religious sentiments. He questioned why the government was targeting the poor while ignoring the illegal occupation of 50 acres of land near Hi-Tech City. He also alleged that middlemen had benefitted under the current administration.
He criticized Hyderabad Commissioner Ranganath, saying that while the officer may be honest, he should consider the consequences of his actions. He warned that both the official and the State government would be held responsible for their decisions.
Rajender announced that he would write to the Chief Minister, requesting the withdrawal of the demolition notices. He expressed concern that the move was affecting poor families who had lived in the area for generations. He highlighted that many small temples in the Malkajgiri parliamentary constituency had been built with community donations and were important to people from various backgrounds.
He questioned why Revanth Reddy, who previously represented Malkajgiri, was interfering with religious sites. He advised the Chief Minister to learn from history, saying that leaders who undermine religious beliefs and take advantage of the poor often do not succeed.
Rajender also mentioned the suicide of a woman named Buchamma near Nalla Cheruvu, blaming the government’s actions for her death. He argued that the government must take responsibility for such tragedies. He pointed out that many poor families had settled near ponds and received land titles through regularization schemes over the years.
He criticized the inconsistency in the government’s approach, noting that while they halted demolitions after public protests near the Musi River, they continued to issue notices elsewhere. He clarified that he was not against modernization but questioned why authorities were not stopping the toxic waste flowing into the Musi River from Jeedimetla. He stated that proper measures should be taken to clean and restore the river instead of targeting vulnerable communities.
