Lord Ram statue removed from Hyderabad's Basheerbagh amid renaming row
- A Lord Ram statue installed during Dasara was removed from Basheerbagh crossroads in Hyderabad on Saturday.
- Temple authorities removed the statue following civic officials' directions & a complaint questioning its permission.
- • Vishwa Hindu Parishad leaders had demanded renaming Basheerbagh Junction as "Sriram Chowk."
- BJP leaders criticised the removal, while police increased security to prevent tensions.
Source: ndtv.com
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