Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Vemulawada Temple Road Widening Begins After Decades
Imagine a very popular temple that's been hard to get to because the roads are too small and crowded.
After waiting for over 50 years, the government has finally started making the roads bigger!
They're widening the road near the temple, which will make it easier for people to visit.
The government is also improving the temple itself.
Some people who live nearby were asked to move so the road could get bigger, and they were paid money.
Most people are happy about the changes, but a few are trying to stop the project by going to court.
The government had promised this during elections.
Road widening and development around the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple in Vemulawada has begun after decades.
The project aims to widen the road from Moolavagu Bridge to the temple, addressing issues of narrow roads and encroachments.
The Congress government sanctioned ₹47 crore for road widening and ₹150 crore for temple development.
The project faced previous setbacks due to opposition and political pressure over the years.
Compensation has been issued to affected families, but some have filed court petitions to stall the project.
- Who
- Congress government, devotees, residents, and affected families
- What
- Road widening and development works around the Sri Raja Rajeshwara Swamy Temple
- When
- Started recently, with the foundation stone laid November 20, 2023
- Where
- Vemulawada, Rajanna Sircilla district, Telangana
- Why
- To ease congestion, improve access to the temple, and fulfill a pre-election promise.
Supporters
Opposers
Project Support
Supporters
Appreciation for the developmental work.
Opposers
Opposition to the project.
Project Opposition
Supporters
Welcoming the long-overdue developmental work
Opposers
Attempting to stall the project by filing court petitions.
- Project Cost
- ₹47 crore (road widening)
- Temple Development
- ₹150 crore
- Road Length
- 270 meters
- Road Width
- 80 feet
- Structures Demolished
- 270
- Families Received Compensation
- Over 80%