Tantrik pooja performed in Durga temple to make Lokesh as CM

The famous Kanaka Durga Temple EO Surya Kumari on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into the "Tantrik pooja" alleged to have been performed in the temple atop Indrakeeladri here in Vijayawada.

In order to conduct the probe impartially, temple's chief priest Badrinath was shifted from the temple. It is learnt that an unidentified person came from Gantasala Viswanatha temple. Since the person was ill, Durga temple priests have brought the man atop the temple. EO Surya Kumari ruled out performing any tantric pooja or ritual. She said that temple was cleaned thoroughly.

Opposition YSRCP Spokesperson Ambati Rambabu alleged tantrik pooja was performed during in the midnight of December 26 only to make Minister Nara Lokesh as Chief Minister of the state in the future.