Yadagirigutta Temple: Naveen Kumar Appointed Deputy EO, Cracks Political Strongholds

• Major administrative changes initiated at Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.
• D. Bhaskar Sharma, long-serving Deputy EO, transferred to Vemulawada; P. Naveen Kumar appointed in his place.
• The transfer is seen as a move to break the decade-long political entrenchment of some temple officials.
• Allegations surfaced that officials used political influence to prevent transfers and prioritized VVIPs over devotees.
• Devotees welcome the government's 'purification drive' for increased transparency and reduced political interference.