Political Events In Temples And Public Spaces Trigger A Big Debate
The Telugu Desam Party is facing a lot of criticism for using temples, government buildings and schools for its “Virtual Mahanadu” events. Many people are upset about this. There have been incidents in different parts of Andhra Pradesh that have caused a big controversy.
Controversy At The Venkateswara Swamy Temple In Buchayyapeta
Something happened in Buchayyapeta in the Anakapalli district. The Telugu Desam Party had a ” Mahanadu” event near the Venkateswara Swamy Temple on Ekadashi. People who go to the temple were very angry about what was done around the temple.
The Telugu Desam Party put up its flags, banners and big signs around the temple. This made it hard for people to walk around the temple. They also put chairs on the path to the temple. Closed the temple doors during the event.
The problem got even bigger when a big screen was put up in front of the deity. There was also a statue of NTR inside the temple.
Allegations Of Behavior By Local Leaders
People who live in the area said that some Telugu Desam Party leaders came to the event after drinking alcohol. This made the people who go to the temple very upset. Many people asked if the temple was being used as a place for worship or as an office for the Telugu Desam Party.
“This is a place where people come to pray, not a place for politics ” many people said when they were protesting.
Government Buildings Are Also Being Used For Political Events
Something similar happened in Devarapalli in the Anakapalli district. A government building that is used for yoga was used for a “Virtual Mahanadu” event.
In the Chittoor district there was a problem when the Telugu Desam Party had an event inside a government office. People asked if government offices should be used for politics.
Temple Premises Are Decorated With Party Flags And Big Signs
Another incident happened in Arumakulapalli village. The Sri Arumani Gangamma Temple was filled with Telugu Desam Party flags, banners, big signs and big screens for the “Virtual Mahanadu” event.
People who go to the temple were not happy about what was done to the temple. They said it was turned into a place for politics.
Schools And TTD Kalyana Mandapams Are Also Part Of The Problem
People are also asking questions about “Virtual Mahanadu” events that were held at a TTD Kalyana Mandapam in Gudipala a government school in Singanalathuru and another school in Kothakota.
Many people think that schools and public places should not be used for politics. They should remain neutral.
People Are Getting Angry About The Use Of Public Institutions For Politics
The Telugu Desam Party is using temples, schools and government buildings for its events. This has made many people very unhappy. They are asking if the ruling party is misusing its power for politics.
Many people remember when there were problems with cockfights near temples and schools, during Sankranti. They think that the same thing is happening again with the “Virtual Mahanadu” events.
