MLC Kavitha urges continued support for Sircilla handloom workers and temple development

MLC Kavitha has called on the Congress government to continue supporting handloom workers in Sircilla and maintain the ₹250 crore temple development projects initiated by KCR.

HYDERABAD: BRS MLC Kavitha has urged the Telangana government to continue its support for handloom workers in Rajanna Sircilla district.

During her visit to the Vemulawada Sri Rajarajeswara Swamy temple, popularly known as the “Southern Kashi” of Telangana, she expressed happiness in offering prayers and emphasised the importance of continuing the development projects initiated under former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR).

Kavitha pointed out that KCR had allocated Rs 250 crore for the temple’s development and urged the current Congress government to uphold these efforts. She specifically highlighted the need to enhance facilities for devotees, particularly near the Gudicheruvu area, ensuring that pilgrims have better amenities.

Appeal for Sustained Handloom Support

Speaking about the legacy of Sircilla’s handloom industry, Kavitha recalled the various initiatives undertaken by former minister K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) to uplift weavers and artisans. She cautioned the Congress government against neglecting the sector, warning that any lack of support could push the district back into its past struggles. Historically, Sircilla was referred to as “Uppada Sircilla” due to the high incidence of weavers’ suicides, a crisis that she credited KCR’s administration with resolving through targeted welfare measures.

Kavitha also criticised the recent removal of a tea stall, allegedly taken down because it displayed a photograph of KTR. She described the act as politically motivated and unnecessary. Additionally, she condemned what she called the harassment of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) workers in the district, urging the government to ensure fair and impartial governance, regardless of political affiliations.

Her remarks reinforce the need for continued governmental intervention to preserve the handloom industry’s rich heritage and secure the livelihoods of thousands of artisans in Sircilla.