YSRCP leader slams coalition government over lack of facilities for devotees at Indrakeeladri
YSRCP leader Malladi Vishnu has criticized the current coalition government for poor management and lack of facilities for devotees at the Indrakeeladri temple. He also alleged that temple funds were misused to pay social media influencers.
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This highlights the intersection of religious administration, political accountability, and the growing influence of social media in public events.
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader and former MLA Malladi Vishnu has criticised the coalition government and Endowments department over alleged inadequate facilities for devotees attending the ongoing Sarannavaratri festivities at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada.
Addressing the media at the YSRCP central office in Tadepalli, Mr. Vishnu alleged that devotees were waiting for hours without adequate drinking water, food and medical assistance, while VIPs and social media influencers were being given priority.
He expressed concern over the difficulties faced by women, children and elderly devotees, citing reported incidents of a child sustaining a head injury and a woman suffering a hand injury amid overcrowding. He questioned the effectiveness of crowd management and demanded immediate measures to ensure the safety of devotees.
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