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The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh staged protests on Tuesday, November 19, 2025, criticizing the current coalition government’s alleged negligence in protecting cows, mismanaging temples, and insulting religious figures. Specifically, they cited issues such as recent beef seizures, controversies within the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), and the removal of the Vice-Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Veda Vignana Peetham. YSRCP leaders also highlighted past temple demolitions and questioned the government’s commitment to Hindu Dharma.
News Article:
YSRCP Protests Allege Negligence in Cow Protection, Temple Mismanagement Under Andhra Pradesh Coalition Government
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – November 19, 2025 – The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) held demonstrations across Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, accusing the current coalition government of failing to uphold Hindu Dharma and protect cows. Protesters, including YSRCP leaders, participated in cow worship, highlighting their concerns over alleged beef exports and mismanagement of temples.
Key issues raised during the protests included the recent seizure of beef in Visakhapatnam and controversies surrounding the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), including cattle deaths and potential privatization proposals. YSRCP leaders also condemned the reported removal of Rani Sadasivamurthy, Vice-Chancellor of Sri Venkateswara Veda Vignana Peetham, calling the dismissal unjust.
Former MLA Malladi Vishnu criticized the TTD Trust Board for the alleged insult to Mr. Sadasivamurthy and claimed irregularities in the recruitment of priests, accusing the government of favoring candidates from outside Andhra Pradesh. Velampalli Srinivas pointed to past temple demolitions under the TDP and questioned the current government’s investment in temple development.
Devineni Avinash, YSRCP NTR district president, alleged the TDP-led coalition was shielding a mafia involved in cow slaughter and illegal beef exports, questioning the silence of BJP State President P.V.N. Madhav, Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, and TTD Trust Board member G. Bhanuprakash Reddy.
The YSRCP is demanding accountability and action from the government to protect Hindu Dharma, temple assets, and ensure the welfare of cows in Andhra Pradesh.