BJP Accuses Telangana Govt of ‘Kashmir-Style Exodus’ Over Temple Attacks
BJP accuses Congress of enabling temple vandalism, warning of Hindu exodus like Kashmir.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Telangana escalated its attack on the Congress-led state government, drawing a provocative parallel to the 1990s exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. Nizamabad MP Dharmapuri Arvind, addressing a press conference on January 16, alleged that repeated vandalism and desecration of Hindu temples were part of a deliberate “conspiracy” to create fear among Hindus, particularly in Hyderabad’s Old City. He claimed a nexus between the Congress and AIMIM was targeting the community, forcing a situation reminiscent of the Kashmiri Pandit migration amid violence and insecurity.
Arvind listed several incidents from August 2024 to January 2026, including the recent vandalism at the Puranapul Myisamma Temple and the desecration at Katta Maisamma Temple in Safilguda earlier this month. He accused the police of bias, claiming they acted under political pressure, often arresting Hindus even when they were victims protesting the attacks. The BJP MP described the policing system as “compromised” and warned that Hindus would no longer tolerate such assaults on their religious heritage, vowing to counter these “conspiracies” at every level.
State BJP president N. Ramchander Rao echoed the concerns, demanding an impartial probe into the recurring pattern of temple desecrations since the Congress assumed power. He highlighted how miscreants targeted temples in quick succession, leaving the majority community feeling insecure. Union MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar also condemned the incidents, alleging law and order had collapsed under “appeasement politics,” with criminals shielded while Hindus faced cases for defending their faith. The party criticized Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s administration for silence and failure to act decisively.
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The BJP challenged both Congress and BRS to end “family and vote-bank politics,” positioning itself as the only party offering inclusive welfare through schemes like PMAY housing, Ayushman Bharat, and COVID vaccines without discrimination. Arvind reiterated demands to rename Nizamabad as Induru, citing historical evidence against the Nizam’s legacy. He asserted the BJP’s readiness to field minority candidates in upcoming local polls if they aligned with the party.
This sharp rhetoric underscores deepening communal tensions in Telangana amid rising reports of temple vandalism. The BJP’s “Kashmir-style exodus” jibe aims to rally Hindu voters by framing the incidents as systemic threats, while opposition parties have yet to respond substantively. As investigations continue into specific cases, the controversy highlights polarized politics in the state ahead of future electoral battles.
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