Archive · 28 Dec 2025
MLA clarifies interfaith prayers during police vehicle handover
There was a special event where new police vehicles were given to the community in Kadiri.
Before the handover, there were prayers.
First, Hindu prayers happened inside a temple, and then prayers from different religions happened outside.
Some people on social media were upset and thought the event was about religion or politics.
The organisers said the event was only to help everyone in the community and not to favor any religion.
They apologized if anyone felt hurt and promised to be more careful in the future to keep everyone happy and peaceful.
Interfaith prayers held during police vehicle handover in Kadiri Assembly constituency sparked social media debate.
Vehicles were funded by CSR and private donations to improve local public safety.
Hindu prayers were conducted inside the temple, while interfaith prayers took place outside.
Organisers clarified the event was for public welfare, not religious or political motives.
Commitment to communal harmony and sensitivity in future events was reiterated.
- Who
- Kadiri MLA Kandikunta Venkata Prasad and other organisers
- What
- Clarification on interfaith prayers during police vehicle handover
- When
- Saturday
- Where
- Kadiri Assembly constituency
- Why
- To address concerns and allegations of communal bias
- Location
- Kadiri Assembly constituency
- Event
- Handover of police vehicles
- Funding
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds and private donations
- Organisers
- SP, Additional SP, and Kadiri MLA Kandikunta Venkata Prasad
- Prayer Locations
- Hindu prayers inside temple, interfaith prayers outside
- Purpose
- Enhance local public safety
- Commitment
- Communal harmony and peaceful coexistence