30 June, 2016

People Observe Bandh Protesting Andhra Govt Plans To Demolish Hindu Temples



People in Vijayawada are observing a bandh in protest of Andhra Pradesh government plans to demolish Varasiddhivinayaka temple and nearby ‘goshala’ located in Canal Road, alleging them to be obstruction for infrastructure development in the city. 

An organisation named Dharma Rakshana Samithi, has alleged that the present government officials have so far demolished nearly 44 Hindu temples in Vijayawada at various places in Bhavanipuram,  Onetown, Ramavarappadu, Governorpeta, Krishnalanka, Singhnagar of Vijayawada.  The damaged temples include the 90years old Hanuman temple, and God Shini temple (Shaneeshwaralayam). 



Photo Courtesy: Sakshi

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