Hyderabad, Telangana: BJP State President Ramchander Rao on Monday alleged that he was placed under house arrest by the police in connection with the Pedamma Temple controversy in Banjara Hills.
Rao said police arrived at his residence early in the morning and informed him of the detention. “After inquiry, they told me it’s related to the Pedamma Temple, which was demolished by the government and revenue officials. The local people have been demanding its reconstruction, and some have called for a puja at the temple site,” he stated.
Expressing surprise, Rao said, “I’m shocked that the police are arresting me for Hindu organisations’ programs related to Hindu virtues. The Congress government seems to be restricting Hindu religious activities, despite the BJP not being connected to this issue.”
He further claimed that several Corporators in Hyderabad had also been arrested in the matter and strongly condemned what he called the Congress government’s “attitude” towards Hindu religious practices.
