BJP State President kept under house arrest by Hyderabad police

Telangana State Presidentof BJP, Ramchander Rao on Tuesday alleged that he was kept under house arrest by  Hyderabad city police in connection with a event at the site of the demolished Pedamma Temple in Banjara Hills. 

Speaking to media, Rao said that police arrived at his residence in the early hours and informed him about the house arrest. "After inquiry, they told me it’s related to the Pedamma Temple, which was demolished by the government



and revenue officials. 

The local people have been demanding its reconstruction, and some had called for a puja at the temple site," he said.

Expressing surprise over the police action, Rao alleged that the Congress government was restricting Hindu religious activities.

"I’m being arrested for Hindu organisations’ programmes related to Hindu virtues, despite the BJP not being connected to this issue.