The 400+ kg icon, gifted by India’s government in 2021 and once inaugurated with fanfare, was then hauled away – likely chopped up for scrap metal cash.Was it just greedy scrap thieves?
Or something far uglier – targeted vandalism laced with hate? The Indian community is reeling, with past incidents of anti-Indian graffiti on the same site fueling fears this was no random grab
olitical analysts argue Telangana’s ground realities demand flexibility over dogma. Meanwhile, the TDP leadership remains conspicuously silent. Chandrababu Naidu has yet to spell out his Telangana-specific stand.
Yes TDP has started gauging its electoral chances. Even modest success in the municipal polls could mark a revival. Failure would cost nothing. For now, Revanth Reddy’s gamble underscores a new calculus in Telangana politics.
He highlighted Tummala Nageswara Rao’s role in the sub-committee, noting that the current Congress minister was a signatory to the site shift. “The decision was made after thorough evaluations, including Central Water Commission reports confirming insufficient water availability at Tummidi Hatti,” Rao stated, defending the BRS government’s vision for the Kaleshwaram project, which aimed to transform Telangana’s irrigation landscape.
Singh, who represents the Goshamahal constituency, was seen visiting multiple high-risk zones- Talabkatta, Bhavani Nagar, Injanboli, Baba Nagar, Bahadurpura, Santosh Nagar, Yakutpura, Golkonda, and Jirra between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm on May 31—all areas flagged as high-risk zones. Authorities stress that following security protocols is essential to avoid any untoward incidents.
