Temple demolition: Nanjangud MLA upset by transfer of tahsildar

BJP MLA says the official had tried to save the temple

Nanjangud MLA B. Harshavardhan is unhappy with the transfer of Nanjangud tahsildar Mohan Kumari in connection with the demolition of Mahadevamma temple in Huchchagini. The demolition has been criticised by devotees and all major political parties.

Mr. Harshavardhan told reporters that he and the tahsildar had tried to protect the temple. The BJP MLA claims that they managed to save 13 out of 15 temples in the taluk identified for demolition. “We could have saved this temple too. I told the tahsildar about it, and accordingly a report to protect the temple from demolition had been sent to Deputy Commissioner Bagadi Gautham,” he said.

“But, when the Deputy Commissioner asked why this particular temple should be saved, the tahsildar did not have an answer. So, citing the demolition of other temples, the Deputy Commissioner ordered that the temple be razed,” Mr. Harshavardhan explained.