KTR asks MP Ranjith Reddy to revamp Balaji Temple stepwell

Hyderabad: Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) Minister KT Rama Rao on Sunday asked TRS leader and Chevella MP Ranjith Reddy to adopt and revamp the Balaji Temple stepwell near Chandanvelli, Shamshabad.

A user named RP Musunuri took to Twitter on Sunday and urged the Telangana government to restore the stepwell. He stated that the 700-year-old stepwell is a potential tourist spot that has been in a dire strait for years.

Quoting the tweet, KTR said, "We shall revive it and beautify it Sir. I request MP @DrRanjithReddy Garu who is celebrating his birthday today to adopt this and revive it, And Happy Birthday Ranjit Anna.

Responding to the Minister's request, Ranjith Reddy said that he will take up the initiative to revamp the step well.

"Thank you very much @KTRTRS Garu. I would love to take up this wonderful initiative and revive the beautiful heritage of #Telangana," he tweeted.

Earlier on September 15, six-step wells were inaugurated by KTR along with US consul general Jennifer Larson at the historic Qutb Shahi tombs. Posting the news on Twitter, KTR also thanked Aga Khan Trust for Culture for its efforts to restore these sites.