In a move to address the persistent challenges faced by Telangana’s public representatives during temple visits, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA and former minister Gangula Kamalakar has reiterated the demand for a Telangana Bhavan in Tirumala.
During the ongoing winter session of the Telangana Assembly, Kamalakar highlighted the difficulties faced by MLAs, ministers, and the general public from Telangana following the state’s bifurcation.
He underscored the lack of proper accommodation and facilities for these representatives during their visits to Tirumala, in contrast to the favourable conditions enjoyed by their counterparts from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu due to their respective bhavans.
Kamalakar’s statement serves as a reminder of the similar difficulties faced by Telangana devotees and representatives at other significant pilgrimage sites, such as Sabarimala, implying that improvements are necessary in these locations as well.
The demand for improved facilities echoes the need for better representation and resources for Telangana in religious and cultural spheres post-bifurcation.
This call to action is expected to stimulate discussions on the necessity of constructing a bhavan for Telangana representatives, ultimately aiming to provide them with more suitable accommodations during temple visits.
The demand also underscores the desire for parity between Telangana and other states in terms of facilities offered at major pilgrimage sites.
