Akiveedu attack: Build temple for Lord Ram, local deity at same site to end row

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Deputy Speaker R. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju astatine  the Ram Mandir astatine  Pedda Peta successful  West Godavari district.

Deputy Speaker R. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju astatine the Ram Mandir astatine Pedda Peta successful West Godavari district. | Photo Credit: File Photo

Former Amalapuram Member of Parliament G.V. Harsha Kumar connected Monday advocated the operation of a temple dedicated to some Lord Ram and the section deity astatine the aforesaid site, successful a bid to extremity the struggle betwixt Dalits and different assemblage members astatine Pedda Peta successful Akiveedu mandal of West Godavari district.

Mr. Harsha Kumar, who has been reportedly placed nether location apprehension successful Rajamahendravaram metropolis portion helium was proceeding to Bhimavaram to measure the concern successful Pedda Peta, done a video connection said; “Union Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivas Varma and Deputy Speaker R. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju person announced plans to renovate the Ram Mandir. Instead, the duo should represent a committee to perceive the concerns of the locals, regarding the disputed spot of worship. They indispensable person the locals and lone aft obtaining their consent they indispensable proceed with the execution of the projected renovation.”

It whitethorn beryllium recalled that 3 persons were injured during the clash connected March 27 that broke retired during Srirama Navami celebrations astatine the Pedda Peta Ram Mandir. In the clash, Deputy Speaker R. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju reportedly escaped an onslaught by protesters opposing the renovation of the temple. Police instantly registered cases against 58 persons successful transportation to the clash.

Commenting connected the cases registered against the alleged accused successful the clash, Mr. Harsha Kumar alleged that the YSR Congress enactment had distanced itself from the Dalits of Pedda Peta astatine a clip erstwhile they needed their enactment the astir to assistance them combat for their rights.

Published - March 30, 2026 10:43 p.m. IST

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