BJP stages ‘Chalo Chintakunta’ protest for release of water ahead of Ganesh idol immersion ceremony
BJP cadres in Karimnagar staged a protest demanding the release of water from the Sri Ram Sagar Project into local canals to facilitate the upcoming Ganesh idol immersion ceremony. Protesters alleged that the lack of water in local tanks would hinder the festivities, leading to police detentions during the demonstration.
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This reflects the intersection of local religious festivities, resource management, and political activism in regional governance.
Mild tension prevailed during a protest organised by local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cadres at Chintakunta canal near Karimnagar on Monday (September 21, 2026), demanding the release of water into the canals ahead of the Ganesh idol immersion ceremony scheduled for Wednesday.
Police detained several protesters after they staged a dharna under the banner of ‘Chalo Chintakunta’ on the Karimnagar-Vemulawada main road while pressing for the release of water.
Addressing the protest, BJP local leaders demanded that the Telangana government immediately order the release of water from the Sri Ram Sagar Project (SRSP) into Chintakunta and other canals to facilitate the smooth conduct of the Ganesh idol immersion festivities.
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