Political activity banned on Durga temple premises

Vijayawada: The management of Sri Durga Malleswara Swami temple has taken a decision not to allow any press meets, political meetings and other related matters on the temple premises.

The temple management issued guidelines on Thursday in this regard following the political comments made by former minister of Telangana Talasani Srinivas Yadav against the State government and against AP administration. He also made some political comments on behalf of Telangana government and the TRS in connection with Backward Classes.

The temple management requested all political parties, its leaders and media not to conduct any political press meets and meetings on the temple premises.

The temple management has also taken decision to allow only limited number of party leaders and their supporters in the queue lines. No one can erect flexes, banners and posters individually or politically on the temple premises.

The temple management requested them to cooperate with the management to protect the sanctity, heritage and also the sentiments of devotees.