Telangana HC allows Bathukamma near Charminar on strict conditions

The Telangana High Court has permitted the celebration of the Bathukamma festival near Charminar on Tuesday September 23, subject to strict conditions. The petition was filed by the BJP after police denied permission, and Justice N. V. Shravan Kumar granted conditional approval.

According to the court order, the festival will be held near the temple at the Charminar precincts with the participation of only 100 women, none of whom should have any criminal



record. The organizers were directed not to invite any prominent personalities to the event.

BJP Telangana Secretary Uma Shankar had approached the High Court after the Charminar ACP denied permission citing the sensitivity of the location. Government counsel defended the ACP’s decision, arguing that the event could disturb law and order and inconvenience tourists. He also expressed concern that a large gathering of women might lead to untoward situations.