Hyderabad, Feb. 11 -- The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPM] strongly condemned the attack on Chilkur Balaji Temple Chief Priest CS Rangarajan and demanded strict punishment for the accused within three months through a fast-track court.
In a statement on Tuesday, CPM State Secretary John Wesley expressed outrage over the incident, emphasising that the Chilkur Balaji Temple, often referred to as the Tirupati of Telangana, holds immense significance. He lauded Rangarajan for his contributions to the temple's development and described him as a secularist, democrat, and advocate of religious tolerance.
"The attack on such a respected figure by fanatics is a disgrace to civil society. We urge the state government to take immediate and s...