News --- BJP hails decision on temple structure

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Source: The Hindu

(http://www.hinduonnet.com/2004/08/12/stories/2004081203920300.htm)

 

Andhra Pradesh

 

BJP hails decision on temple structure

By Our Special Correspondent

 

TIRUPATI. Aug 10. The State Government's decision to stop the construction of

Mahaprakaram and restore the demolished `1000-pillar- mandapam' in the same

place were it existed was hailed by the Chittoor district unit of the BJP (East)

which met here today with its president, S. Subbarami Reddy, presiding to

discuss the issue.

 

It said the Government had the responsibility in preserving the ancient and

heritage structures in their pristine form as they were symbols of the nations

our culture and ethos.

 

The party president, B. Chandra Reddy, and the publicity secretary, K.R. Raja

Reddy, in a statement, recalled the several instances when it had to hold

demonstrations and dharnas and submit representations to TTD authorities to stop

the demolition of the ancient mandapam.