Meanwhile, BJP national general secretary and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar, criticised Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao, accusing him of using temples and deities for political gain. He alleged that the chief minister’s actions resemble those of the Nizam and Razakars, who exploited temples. He also termed the chief minister as “Naya Nizam” Kasim Chandrashekar Rizvi. Bandi expressed his belief that while allocating funds for Kamareddy temples’ development is not an issue, the transfer of funds from both temples is not the right approach.