Don't take Hindus for granted: Bandi Sanjay Kumar
'They think Hindus will remain divided. Every Hindu must now reflect on this,' he said, alleging that the ruling parties were denying Hindus the basic religious respect in temples like offering an 'aarti'.
The Minister was addressing a large gathering at the Simhavahini temple at Lal Darwaza on Sunday, after completing a day-long temple yatra across key localities including Moosarambagh, Akbar Bagh, Saidabad, Kurmaguda, Madannapet, Rakshapuram, Gowlipura, Akkanna Madanna, and Haribowli.
He said that only a BJP government would change this reality. 'We are the ones who pay taxes. We are the ones who pay bills. We are the ones who fill the government's treasury. Then why should we be in a pitiable condition, where we have to beg every year for funds for our temples and Bonalu?'
'If BJP comes to power in Telangana, Hindus will no longer have to 'beg' for funds for temples or festivals,' he said, and declared that a dedicated fund would be allocated for all Hindu festivals.
Mr. Sanjay also said that Hindus who left Old City due to 'terrorist bombings and jihadi gangs', should return now without fear. 'Old City belongs to all, and it is the government's responsibility for protection to all'.
He said that there was a visible change in the atmosphere around the Bhagyalakshmi temple near Charminar, that had become a symbol of Hindu resurgence in Hyderabad. 'There was a time when people feared wearing a bindi or holding a saffron flag near Charminar,' he claimed.
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