INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KURNOOL: Srisailam MLA Silpa Chakrapani Reddy offered to resign if allegations of harbouring Muslims in the temple town of Srisailam are
proved by Goshamahal legislator Raja Singh.The BJP MLA from Hyderabad alleged that Srisailam temple was under the control of Muslims and all
contracts and shops were monopolized by them
Sankranti.Srisailam, one of the Shaktipeeths, and an important Jyothirlintga in India has been in the eye of controversy as the major
revenue sources of commerce and business are cornered by Muslims
Raja Singh had alleged that one Razaq, who is a contractor with Srisailam temple and his wife, a Hindu, is employed as a supervisor in the
He said Razaq is a close aide of Silpa Chakrapani Reddy while Razaq's brother is a TDP leader
Raja Singh told Deccan Chronicle that several cases are pending against Razaq, which include transporting mutton in flower baskets
These flowers are used for puja in the temple
He said the goshala is supervised by Razaq's wife, who is helping her husband
Cows are killed with the connivance of the supervisor and its meat was being consumed, which is prohibited in the temple town.Rubbishing the
allegations, Silpa Reddy said Muslims have been living in the temple town for ages and he became MLA only two years back
temples with his own money
He challenged Singh to prove his allegations in the presence of Peetadhipathis at Srisailam after Sankranti and he was ready for any
eventuality.The goshala run by the Srisailam Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple has about 1,542 cows including ox
Every month at least one or two cows reportedly die due to diseases, said a temple official.A dedicated veterinary doctor, along with 44
helpers, is working at the goshala
clearly states that people of other religions are not allowed to live in temple towns
Sruthi said no cases have been filed against Razaq at Srisailam.
