Amit Shah Visits Bhagya Laxmi Temple Before Leading Massive BJP Padyatra in Hyderabad
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Hyderabad for the 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign to counter the INDIA bloc's narrative.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Hyderabad on Monday, kicking off his visit with a spiritual stop at the renowned Sri Bhagya Laxmi Mata temple located near the iconic Charminar. This visit serves as a prelude to his leadership of a major padyatra under the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) nationwide campaign titled 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao'.
A Strategic Counter-Narrative
The 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' (Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy) campaign has been launched by the BJP as a strategic response to the opposition INDIA bloc. According to Telangana BJP State Chief Spokesperson NV Subhash, the initiative is designed to dismantle what the party describes as "false propaganda" spread by the opposition.
Addressing the media, Subhash emphasized that the Union Home Minister's presence in Hyderabad is a direct counter-narrative to the campaign led by the INDIA bloc, asserting that the Election Commission was established long before the current BJP administration took power.
The Padyatra: Route and Scale
The centerpiece of the visit is a high-energy foot march intended to energize the local BJP cadre and signal a heightened political offensive against the Congress-led administration in Telangana. The city has been primed for the event, with large welcome displays erected along the stretch from Nizam College to MJ Market in Nampally.
The scheduled details for the demonstration include:
- Start Time: 4:00 pm
- Location: Tank Bund, the heart of Hyderabad
- Route: The march is set to commence from the Swami Vivekananda statue and will conclude at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue.
Targeting the Congress Administration
Beyond the nationwide campaign, the march carries a strong local message. BJP leader Guduru Narayana Reddy stated that the rally is specifically aimed at challenging the ruling Congress government in Telangana. The party intends to use this platform to register a potent protest against the government's recent political agitations and governance.
With senior party leaders and a sea of workers expected to join the Union Home Minister, the event is poised to be one of the most significant political gatherings in the city in recent times.