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Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has publicly demanded that the central government allocate funds for the prestigious Medaram Maha Jatara tribal festival. He accused the Centre of indifference by comparing its lack of support for Medaram to the substantial funds released for the Kumbh Mela. The CM also lambasted the previous BRS government for neglecting the temple and pledged his government's full commitment to its development. He emphasized his personal connection to the site, recalling it as the starting point of the padayatra that led to his government's formation.

Key Points: Revanth Reddy Demands Central Funds for Medaram Tribal Jatara Festival

  • CM demands national festival status and central funds for the 2026 Medaram Jatara
  • Criticises previous BRS government for discriminating against the tribal temple
  • Announces state government's commitment to fund temple development using stone
  • Highlights new welfare schemes for tribal communities including Indiramma houses
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Telangana CM Revanth Reddy demands Centre to allocate funds for Medaram Maha Jatara

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urges Centre for funds and national status for Medaram Maha Jatara, criticising disparity with Kumbh Mela support.

"The Centre was releasing thousands of crores to Kumbh Mela and showing indifference towards Medaram jatara - CM Revanth Reddy"

Mulugu, September 23

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy demanded that the Centre allocate funds for organising the prestigious Tribal festival of Medaram Maha Jatara in January 2026, stated a release from the Chief Minister's office.

The Chief Minister also urged the Centre to recognise the Medaram Jatara and accord National Festival Status, and also provide adequate support to the state government to organise the event on a grand scale.

While addressing a public meeting on Tuesday, the Chief Minister questioned the Centre for not extending support to India's biggest tribal Jatara at the famous Sammakka Saralamma temple in Mulugu district in the state.

"The Centre was releasing thousands of crores of funds to Kumbh Mela and showing indifference towards Medaram jatara," Reddy charged, as per the release.

The CM also lambasted the previous Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) government for discriminating against the Medaram temple during its 10-year rule.

"The state government is ready to release required funds to develop the temple", the Chief Minister said, further stating that "it is not only my responsibility but also an emotion to visit the temple and develop the sanctum sanctorum," he said, as per the release.

"With the blessing of the deities - Sammakka Saralamma, I embarked on padayatra from the famous temple on February 6, 2023, to dethrone the previous government," he added.

Highlighting the welfare and development programs implemented for the Tribal community, CM Revanth Reddy stated that the government has sanctioned additional Indiramma houses in ITDA areas, further noting that the government was prepared and had taken into account all welfare plans for the tribals.

"The Tribal community are considered as the original inhabitants of this country... The government has invited the local tribal people and priests as partners in the temple development. Minister Sitakka and I am blessed to be born for developing the Sammakka Sarakkala Gadde (Sacred platform) and reconstruction of the premises," the CM said.

Furthermore, the CM instructed officials to construct the new structures using stone, which would forever remain as evidence of history.

"The works should be completed before the start of the Maha jatara and avoid any inconvenience to the visiting devotees," Redddy said.

He also sought the cooperation and participation of the locals for the speedy completion of the works.

"We will come back to the Maha Jatara again. Let us make the Jatara a grand success this time," he said.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While I support development of tribal festivals, this seems like political posturing. Why blame the Centre when state government can allocate funds themselves? Every state has its important festivals - can Centre fund them all?
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Karthik V
As someone who has attended Medaram Jatara twice, the infrastructure desperately needs improvement. The devotion is incredible but basic facilities are lacking. Hope this initiative brings real development to the tribal community. Jai Sammakka Saralamma! 🚩
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Priya S
Good that the CM is involving local tribal people in temple development. Often these projects ignore the very communities they're meant to help. Hope this sets a positive example for other states too.
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Michael C
Interesting to see how Indian states balance cultural preservation with development. The stone construction idea is smart - sustainable and lasting. Hope the focus remains on genuine community benefit rather than political gains.
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Anjali F
The comparison with Kumbh Mela funding is valid. Tribal festivals deserve equal importance in our cultural landscape. This jatara has immense spiritual significance for crores of people across Telangana, AP, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.

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