Tension prevailed in Buddaraopeta of Warangal district on Friday when some Telangana activists desecrated the statue of late chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy.
According to police, some Telangana activists damaged YSR's statue in Buddaraopeta of Khanapur mandal and raised slogans calling him as an enemy of Telangana. It may be mentioned that the TDP MLAs became the target of T-activists across Warangal district on Friday. However, it was for the first time that the activists damaged YSR's statue that was installed after his death about two years ago.
A similar incident was reported from Nalgonda on Friday. At Devarkonda crossroads, some Telangana activists set ablaze a bronze statue of Rajasekhara Reddy. Some activists poured petrol and set the statue on fire.
Police have registered cases and are investigating. (INN)
The brazen T protestors have not only shamelessly defended the demolition of statues on Tank Bund but they are now coming out in the open and defending their heinous act.
Some writers and poets from Telangana conducted a Swabhiman march on Tank Bund today. They raised slogans defending the felling of the statues. They even threatened the government with dire consequences if demolished statues were reinstalled.
Statues to be allowed 25 years after death: Minister
2012/1/30 9:15:56 The state cabinet sub-committee has met today to discuss the ongoing statues desecration cases and to draft the rules and regulations for installing the statues in the state.
While, the committee members gave number of suggestions in this regard, Minister Dokka Manikya Varaprasad expressing his grief said ''Nowadays we are seeing even the statues of rowdies and murderers in some places. I have observed some in Guntur. There should be certain guidelines for installing the statues. I think the statue of any person should be installed 25 years after his death only, if people still remember him and demands for his statue. I agree late YSR is a great person and his statues can be spared from this condition. However, there should be certain guidelines for everything."
The cabinet sub committee's meeting and its decisions seems to be mainly aimed to control YS.Jagan Mohan Reddy who is installing hundreds of statues of his father late YSR. However, one can't suspect the honesty of sub-committee as it is expected to find a solution to the ongoing desecration of statues of eminent personalities in the state.
The well known balladeer and now staunch Telangana activist Gaddar was loved by one and all.
Gaddar is a talented singer and writer and even people from Seemandhra loved him for his talent.
However Gaddar with his senseless comment on the demolition of statues on Tank Bund has made him look like a stupid and mindless protestor.
Gaddar has not expressed any regret and people are saying that a person who does not feel sorry for what happened to the statues of great literary and social activists is not an artist at all. He is just a mindless protestor and not an artist! He has lost all respect now.
2011/9/18 6:13:42 YS.Jagan Mohan Reddy has unveiled number of statues of his father and former Chief Minister of the state late YS.Rajashekar Reddy through out the districts where he has visited during his Odarpu Yatra. But, the rivalry between the local groups in those districts leads to vandalizing the statues of late YSR.
According to reports, some miscreants in Nandikotkur, Brahmankotkur, and Garlapalli and in some other places in Kurnool district have vandalized the statues of late YSR. Leaders of YSR Congress party have lodged a police complaint in this regard.
2012/1/28 10:37:37 Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Saturday warned that the government would act sternly against those who were desecrating the statues of national leaders in the state and causing law and order problem.
Talking to media persons here, after having the darshan of Goddess Padmavathi Ammavaru at Tiruchanur, the Home Minister said that the government would not spare anybody, however high and mighty they were and take stern action against the guilty. She said that the police arrested three persons in this connection and that others would be traced soon.
Mrs Indira Reddy said the situation in Amalapuram had returned to normal and the additional police, deployed to maintain law and order, would be withdrawn in a phased manner.
She assured people that the government was taking all necessary steps to withdraw cases booked against students and activists who participated in the separate Telangana agitation. Cases would be lifted based on their nature and severity, she added.
Earlier, police arrested dalit activists at Leela Mahal Centre in the town, who obstructed her convoy demanding action against culprits responsible for desecration of Dr B R Ambedkar’s statues in Amalapuram. (INN)
2012/4/11 0:39:11 Telagana Jagruthi president K Kavitha would sit on a 48-hour hunger strike demanding installation of Dr BR Ambedkar statue in the premises of State Legislative Assembly.
Talking to reporters here on Wednesday, Kavitha said that the she would begin the 48-hour hunger strike from April 14 at Indira Park. She demanded that Ambedkar's statue be installed next to the Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the assembly premises. She said that all political parties have made representation to Speaker Nadendla Manohar requesting him to take steps for the installation of Ambedkar's statue. However, she said no action has been taken in this regard.
Kavitha also demanded that the State Government should install the statues of Telangana leaders like Kommaram Bhem at Tank Bund. Else, she warned that pro-Telangana activists would halt the re-installation of statues, damaged during Million March, at Tank Bund. She said that large-scale protests would be held across the region if the demands for installation of Ambedkar statue in assembly and Telangana leaders' statues at Tank Bund were not met. (INN)
The participants in the Million March vent their ire on the statues of eminent people at Tank Bund. After damaging the statues the protestors have not thrown them into Tank Bund.
The statues of Errapragada, Annamayya, Kandukuri Veeresalingam and others were damaged by the protestors.
The police remained mute spectators to the entire happenings. The protestors attacked the media personnel and damaged cameras in order to stop them from shooting the statue damaging incidents.
2012/1/28 9:45:17 The State Police on Saturday arrested three persons in connection with the desecration of Dr BR Ambedkar's statues in Amalapuram of East Godavari district.
Addressing a press conference here, Inspector General of Police K V Rajendranath Reddy said that cases have been registered against 13 people and of them, three have been arrested on Saturday. The accused - Durga Babu, Anji Babu and Anil were also produced before the media.
However, police said that they desecrated the statues in an inebriated condition. Rajendranath Reddy said that the remaining accused would be arrested soon. He said the desecrated statues have been recovered from a farm well.
The IG has assured of taking steps to ensure that such incidents do not recur in future.
Meanwhile, following a call given by Mala Mahanadu, the dalit organizations have observed bandh in Eluru in West Godavari district in protest against the desecration of Dr Ambedkar's statues. Shops, establishments, public transport and educational institutions remained closed in Eluru on Saturday. (INN)
2011/11/20 13:12:43 Tension prevailed in Nakkalagutta village of Rebenna mandal on Sunday when several activists of Telangana Rashtra Samithi gheraod Congress MLA Anthram Sakku representing Asifabad constituency demanding his resignation to the post.
Several TRS activists lay seize to his vehicle in Nakkalagutta where the MLA came to attend an event. Some activists totally damaged the legislator's car. Shouting slogans of 'Jai Telangana', the activists demanded that Sakku resign from the post for the cause of statehood.
The local police had a tough time controlling the mob and had to resort to lathicharge. The activists were later arrested by the police. The MLA was not hurt in the incident. (INN)
2011/10/22 8:04:27 YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is currently touring across Guntur district is surprised to see the Villagers of Kolliparla in the district have arranged 7 statues of late YSR in their village as against one or two normally seen in any other villages. Though, there was some delay in his arrival, the villagers and the party cadres have patiently waits for him until evening and gave him a warm welcome. Later, he unveiled his father statues and addressed the villagers.
2012/2/16 4:54:08 Mala Mahanadu state president Karem Shivaji on Thursday demanded that the State Government take steps to protect Dr B R Ambedkar's statues in the State.
Talking to media persons, Karem Shivaji stated that the government should frame a stern law to deal with those vested elements who are defacing the statues of national leaders.
In protest against the desecration of Ambedkar's statues in the State, particularly in Amalapuram in East Godavari district, he said that Mala Mahanadu would organize `Chalo Hyderabad’ rally on March 21. He said he would also being his indefinite hunger fast on that day.
Karem also appealed to the State Government to take steps for total utilisation of SC/ST sub-plan funds. Alleging that SC/ST funds have been misused in many constituencies, he appealed to the government to take serious action against the officials responsible for it. (INN)
2011/6/22 4:19:52 TRS and pro Telangana activists have turned violent during the last journey of Prof. Jaya Shankar who was cremated today at Warangal. During the procession, they have attacked the DCC Chief Gandra Venkatramanas house and later the DCC Office in Warangal. They thronged stones at his house broken the window glasses. Later, they have attacked on DCC Office and set fire to office furniture. However, the police who expected trouble from the pro Telangana activists have controlled the mobs. Then, the mobs have tried to damage the statue of NTR at Hanmakonda, but again the police have dispersed them.
The final rituals of Prof. Jaya Shankar were performed by his adopted son Brahmam at Padmakshamma Gutta. Since, the students and pro Telangana activists who become very emotional with his death and in violent mood, many of the other party leaders couldnt dare to attend the last rituals of Prof. Jaya Shankar.
2012/1/29 13:30:08 SR Congress party spokesperson and MLC Jupudi Prabhakar accused the State Government of having failed to prevent the desecration of Dr Ambedkar's statues in Amalapuram and other places.
Talking to media persons after he was arrested by the East Godavari police on Sunday for trying to visit Amalapuram, Prabhakar said that the government has totally failed to handle the issue which led to unnecessary violence. Claiming that he was visiting Amalapuram to know the latest situation, he condemned the police for arresting him and other activists. Republican Party of India president Bojja Tarakam was also arrested.
Prabhakar said that the he would raise the issue of statues' desecration during the next session of State Legislative Council.
It may be mentioned that the police has already imposed section 144 in Amalapuram and political leaders are being prevented from visiting the trouble-hit town. (INN)
Jayashankar cremated, T activists damage NTRs statue
2011/6/22 8:57:15 Thousands of pro-Telangana activists, on Wednesday bid a tearful farewell to Telangana ideologue Prof K Jayashankar, who died due to throat cancer on Tuesday.
However, the last journey of the late separate Telangana spearhead was marred by scenes of vandalism and desecration, after the activists attacked and damaged the statue of former chief minister and Telugu Desam Party founder NT Rama Rao.
The body was taken in a procession from Ekashila Park in Hanmakonda where it was kept to enable the people to pay their last respects, to Padmakshigutta cremation ground in Warangal via Hanumakonda bus stand. At Padmakshigutta cremation ground, Jayashankars adopted son Brahmam performed the last rites and consigned his body to flames.
Those who paid their last respects to the late Telangana ideologue included Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao, Telangana Political Joint Action committee convener Kodandaram, students, lawyers, academic staff, non-teaching staff and others.
TRS Floor Leader Etela Rajender, MLA Harish Rao and many other prominent leaders were seen taking part in the funeral procession. The Telangana activists raised Jai Telangana slogans right through the entire length of Prof Jayashankars last journey.
On the way, the Telangana activists paid tributes to the departed Telangana ideologue at the Martyrs Memorial.
In an unsavoury note, some activists went berserk and indulged in vandalism, damaging the statue of former chief minister and TDP founder N T Rama Rao at Public Gardens in Hanmakonda.
The activists also ransacked the furniture at the District Congress Committee office.
Earlier, the activists attacked the Minister for Handlooms and Textiles P Shankar Rao, who had come to pay his tributes to Prof Jayashankar.(INN)
2012/1/30 8:30:00 The State Government has decided to enforce the rules for the erection of statues across the State.
The decision was taken by the Cabinet Sub-Committee which met at the State Secretariat here on Monday. Briefing the media after the meeting, Tourism Minister Vatti Vasanth Kumar said that the government would strictly implement the GO Ms No 55 dated April 18, 2003 which laid down certain rules and regulations for the erection of statues in the State.
As per the GO, the minister said, no statue could be installed anywhere in the State without taking clearance from the local authorities. It would also be mandatory for all the elected representatives to check whether the statues have necessary permissions before they unveil them or attending those events.
The cabinet sub-committee comprising Ministers K Jana Reddy (Panchayat Raj), N Raghuveer Reddy (Revenue), B Dharmana Prasad (R&B), M Maheedhar Reddy (Municipal Administration) and Vatti Vasanth Kumar (Tourism) also discussed the recent incidents of desecration of statues. However, the committee did not make any official comment about them.
The cabinet sub-committee has also directed the Districts' Collectors to submit a detailed report on the statues which have been erected without permission.
Vasanth Kumar assured that the State Government would soon re-install the statues which were damaged during the Telangana Million March. He admitted that the re-installation was delayed due to some problems with the tender process. However, he said that the re-installation process would be completed soon.
The minister said that demand for the installation of statue of famous tribal leader Kommaram Bheem was also under the active consideration of the government. (INN)
2012/1/25 10:17:39 Congress MLC Rudraraju Padmaraju on Wednesday condemned the statement of senior leader G Venkataswamy wherein he accused Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy of being anti-Dalit.
Addressing a press conference at the Congress Legislature Party here on Wednesday, Radraraju said that Venkatswamy's allegation was far from truth and it would damage the party's reputation. Being a senior leader in the party, Venkatswamy should have restrained from making such a statement, he said.
Claiming that the Chief Minister never did anything which could be described as anti-Dalit, he said that Venkatswamy's statement would raise doubts among the masses and would also damage the party in the long run. He said that the Chief Minister has already ordered a probe into the Amalapuram incidents and the local administration has been asked to re-install Dr BR Ambedkar's statues.
Speaking about Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu, the Congress MLC said that Naidu was never serious about farmers' welfare while in power. However, he has now taken up the Rythu Porubata to cheat the farmers again, he alleged. He also claimed the TDP would never return to power in the State.
Radraraju said that being the Leader of the Opposition, Naidu should give suggestions to solve the problems being faced by the farmers in the State. However, he said that Naidu has been resorting to fruitless criticism. (INN)
2011/9/26 2:25:45 The Telangana activists on Monday barged into premises of Road Transport Authority office at Khairtabad demanding withdrawal of show-cause notices served on employees.
Raising 'Jai Telangana' slogans, the activists entered the office of Assistant Commissioner Srinivasa Rao demanding that he withdraw the notices served on employees immediately. The activists had a heated argument with the Assistant Commissioner and manhandled him during the argument.
The Telagnana activists also had a heated argument with Transport Commissioner Hiralal. The activists said that they would not leave the premises until the Commissioner withdraw show cause notices.
Bowing to the pressure of activists, the Assistant Commissioner told the activists that he would withdraw notices served on the employees.
According to sources, the commissioner issued show cause notices on employees who participated in the general strike of employees expressing solidarity to Telangana agitation. (INN)
2012/2/6 4:59:07 The statue-vandalizing-mania is still continuing in the state. Some miscreants in Mallepalli village in Mehboob Nagar district have damaged the statue of father of Nation Mahatma Gandhiji on yesterday night. Police have registered a case and start hunt for the miscreants. We have seen our national leaders and gods were humiliated in foreign countries by using their images at improper places. Now, our people as if don't want to leave any chances to other countries are indulged in vandalizing the statues of great leaders of our nation, who sacrificed their lives for us. Let us condemn this practice.
2012/1/30 8:31:21 Telugu Desam Telangana Forum leader Motkupalli Narasimhulu and his supporters were arrested by the police when they staged a dharna at Tank Band in protest against the desecration of Dr BR Ambedkar's statues.
Narasimhulu and TDP activists staged dharna in front of Ambedkar statue on Tankbund and obstructed the traffic. Raising slogans against the state government, the TDP activists demanded that the government take stern action against those responsible for such acts and take steps for not recur of such incidents in future.
Talking to reporters after his arrest, Narasimhulu said that the government should order a judicial probe into incident with a sitting High Court judge to get a comprehensive report on the incident. Holding Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy responsible for the incidents, he sought his apology to Dalit communities in this regard.
“The government should take immediate action against the culprits before the situation goes out of control in the State,” he demanded. (INN)
There is now stiff competition between Balakrishna and YS Jagan. Yes, you read it right – it is a competition between Jagan and Balakrishna. Jagan is in politics while Balakrishna is a hero. So the competition is now in the political battle.
Balakrishna is keen to enter active politics. For this he is now going round the state. He is also unveiling statues of his late father NT Rama Rao in many places. Jagan has been unveiling the statues of his late father YSR in villages and towns and cities across the state. So we have to see who will win the race in installing the highest number of statues – Jagan or Balakrishna.
Tension prevailed in Buddaraopeta of Warangal district on Friday when some Telangana activists desecrated the statue of late chief minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy.
The state cabinet sub-committee has met today to discuss the ongoing statues desecration cases and to draft the rules and regulations for installing the statues in the state.
YS.Jagan Mohan Reddy has unveiled number of statues of his father and former Chief Minister of the state late YS.Rajashekar Reddy through out the districts where he has visited during his Odarpu Yatra. But, the rivalry between the local groups in those districts leads to vandalizing the statues of late YSR. 
Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Saturday warned that the government would act sternly against those who were desecrating the statues of national leaders in the state and causing law and order problem.
Telagana Jagruthi president K Kavitha would sit on a 48-hour hunger strike demanding installation of Dr BR Ambedkar statue in the premises of State Legislative Assembly.
YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who is currently touring across Guntur district is surprised to see the Villagers of Kolliparla in the district have arranged 7 statues of late YSR in their village as against one or two normally seen in any other villages. Though, there was some delay in his arrival, the villagers and the party cadres have patiently waits for him until evening and gave him a warm welcome. Later, he unveiled his father statues and addressed the villagers. 
TRS and pro Telangana activists have turned violent during the last journey of Prof. Jaya Shankar who was cremated today at Warangal. During the procession, they have attacked the DCC Chief Gandra Venkatramanas house and later the DCC Office in Warangal. They thronged stones at his house broken the window glasses. Later, they have attacked on DCC Office and set fire to office furniture. However, the police who expected trouble from the pro Telangana activists have controlled the mobs. Then, the mobs have tried to damage the statue of NTR at Hanmakonda, but again the police have dispersed them. 
SR Congress party spokesperson and MLC Jupudi Prabhakar accused the State Government of having failed to prevent the desecration of Dr Ambedkar's statues in Amalapuram and other places.
The statue-vandalizing-mania is still continuing in the state. Some miscreants in Mallepalli village in Mehboob Nagar district have damaged the statue of father of Nation Mahatma Gandhiji on yesterday night. Police have registered a case and start hunt for the miscreants. We have seen our national leaders and gods were humiliated in foreign countries by using their images at improper places. Now, our people as if don't want to leave any chances to other countries are indulged in vandalizing the statues of great leaders of our nation, who sacrificed their lives for us. Let us condemn this practice.
Telugu Desam Telangana Forum leader Motkupalli Narasimhulu and his supporters were arrested by the police when they staged a dharna at Tank Band in protest against the desecration of Dr BR Ambedkar's statues.
