Mahatma Phule Statue Vandalized in Telangana; Bhujbal Demands Amit Shah's Intervention

• Mahatma Jyotiba Phule's statue was vandalized in Tellapur village, Sangareddy district, Telangana on February 7, 2026.
• Maharashtra Minister Chhagan Bhujbal wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling the act an assault on social equality and constitutional values.
• Bhujbal demanded immediate central government intervention to find and imprison the culprits, emphasizing that such an insult to Phule will not be tolerated.
• He highlighted Phule's contributions to women's education, social reform, and the establishment of 'Satyashodhak Samaj'.
• Bhujbal urged for the swift arrest of those responsible, installation of a new statue, and enhanced security to prevent future incidents.