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Andhra Govt Sacks TDP Leader As Temple Trust Chairman After Vandalization Of Lord Ram Idol
In a new twist amid the uproar over the vandalization of the Lord Ram idol, the Andhra Pradesh government has squarely placed the blame on a senior TDP leader.
In a new twist amid the uproar over the vandalization of the Lord Ram idol, the Andhra Pradesh government has squarely placed the blame on a senior TDP leader. While this incident took place at the Sri Rama Swamy Devasthanam in Vizianagaram district on the night of December 28, several portions of the 400-year-old idol were recovered from a nearby pond. The Vizianagaram Police have formed 5 teams as a part of the probe.
Updated Jan 02, 2021 | 19:08 IST
In an official statement, the govt stated that former Union Minister Ashok Gajapathi has failed in discharging his legitimate duties and address security issues of the temples. TDP leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju | Photo Credit: PTI
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Ashok Gajapathi has been removed as the chairman of three temples in Andhra Pradesh
The three temples are - Sri Rama Swamy Devasthanam, Sri Pyditalli Ammavari Devasthanam and Sri Mandeswara Swamy Temple
Amaravati: In view of the recent attacks on temples, Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday removed senior Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader Ashok Gajapathi Raju from the post of chairman of three temples in the state.
TDP trying to divert public attention: Andhra minister after Lord Rama idol vandalised at Ramateertham temple
A row has erupted after a 400-year-old idol of Lord Rama at the Ramateertham temple in Andhra Pradesh s Vizianagaram was vandalised. Andra minister Vellampalli Srinivas termed the incident unfortunate and claimed that TDP leaders had conspired to divert public attention .
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A row has erupted after a 400-year-old idol of Lord Rama at the Ramateertham temple in Andhra Pradesh s Vizianagaram was vandalised.
The opposition parties lashed out at the Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh, holding it solely responsible for the incident.
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