Vijayasai Reddy promises prohibition in Tirupati

Tirupati: Former Rajya Sabha Member V Vijayasai Reddy unveiled five new proposals for Tirupati on Thursday, adding them to 15 earlier announcements made in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and Anantapur. The proposals centre on protecting Hindu Dharma, promoting social equality, reforming Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), securing Tirumala and providing free education.

He said that his proposed party would welcome people of all castes and religions, respect every community and raise public issues through constructive criticism while rejecting the use of caste or religion for political gain. He alleged that YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy exploits religion for political advantage and demanded that he embrace Hinduism. ‘The party would welcome him if he returned to the faith.’

The former MP sought a law imposing up to four years’ imprisonment on those, who bar Hindu Dalits from temples, insisting temples remain open to all Hindus. He also flagged rising religious conversions driven by foreign influence, claiming about 8,000 churches operate in the State and urged the government to prevent forced conversions and monitor religious activities.

Warning of a severe water crisis in Rayalaseema, Vijayasai Reddy called for immediate action on drinking water and irrigation. For TTD, he proposed abolishing the Trust Board, excluding political leaders, involving mutt heads, handing the Seven Hills to TTD and entrusting Tirumala security to the Centre.

He further promised liquor prohibition in Tirupati, a world Hindu religious organisation, relocation of Christian missionary institutions and Sri Venkateswara schools offering free education. These steps, he said, reflect the party’s commitment to Hindu Dharma, social equality, transparent temple administration and the welfare of Tirupati’s people.

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Vani Mallela is a Staff Reporter at The Hans India and an accomplished journalist and content creator from the erstwhile Chittoor district. With over 16 years of professional experience, she has built a strong reputation for covering crime, politics, and entertainment, delivering stories that are accurate, engaging, and impactful. She holds a postgraduate degree from Sri Venkateswara University and received professional journalism training at Rachana Journalism College, Hyderabad, with a focus on science and mass communication. Her expertise includes field reporting, investigative journalism, fact-checking, and source development, enabling her to produce balanced and credible reports under tight deadlines. Vani is recognised for her sharp news sense, concise writing style, and ability to uncover compelling human-interest stories that reflect the voices and concerns of local communities. Her extensive knowledge of the Tirupati region, coupled with her diverse family background and broad cultural exposure, brings depth, empathy, and context to her reporting. A dedicated journalist committed to ethical and responsible reporting, Vani continually enhances her knowledge by keeping abreast of current affairs through regular newspaper reading and extensive research. Her professionalism, accuracy, and passion for storytelling have made her a respected voice in regional journalism.

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