A fight between two factions of Janwada village, Sangareddy district, one for supporting road widening and the other for retaining the illegal church site adjacent to the road, is twisted as a fight between non-SCs and churchgoers, which is completely misleading and lacks any substantial evidence.
As per local sources, Janwada village, situated along the Hyderabad-Shankarpally road, has been the focus of a government-approved road widening project. Recently, the government approved a road widening project of the same type, and works are in progress, like levelling the road and laying the pipelines. On the evening of February 13, tensions escalated as villagers approached Church community leaders to seek cooperation for the road widening project. However, disagreements arose, particularly regarding the proximity of the road expansion to the Church premises, leading to heated exchanges and physical altercations between the two factions.
While initial reports suggested a conflict between churchgoers and non-SCs, it is essential to note that the altercation stemmed from differing opinions on the road widening project rather than caste-based animosity. Both sides allege aggression from the other party, resulting in injuries and escalating tensions within the community.
The next day Feb, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Telangana state President and RS Praveen Kumar attempted to reach the village with his supporters to show his support for the Church faction; however, Mokilla Police stopped him before he reached the location where he staged the dharna; thereafter, police refused to allow him to visit the village, which could lead to further problems.
However, RS Praveen Kumar posted a message on X alleging that RSS members in Janwada village attempted to demolish the Methodist church and attacked the village’s Dalits when they attempted to obstruct them, and he demanded a SC ST Atrocity case against the attackers. He also demanded that Dalits be allowed to carry weapons to protect themselves if CM Revant Reddy was unable to handle such attacks. Dalits and minorities should be allowed to carry weapons for self-defense.
మీడియా ప్రకటన
తేదీ:14-02-2024
జన్వాడ, హైదరాబాద్– జన్వాడలో మతపరమైన దాడులను తీవ్రంగా ఖండిస్తున్నా:డా.ఆర్.ఎస్ ప్రవీణ్ కుమార్
– జన్వాడలో ఆర్ఎస్పీ పర్యటన ఉద్రిక్తత
– మైనారిటీలకు,దళితులకు రక్షణ కల్పించాలి
– పాలన చేతకాకపోతే దిగిపోండి… ముఖ్యమంత్రి రేవంత్ రెడ్డికి హెచ్చరిక
— RSP Followers (@RSPFollower) February 14, 2024
Later this was amplified on Social Media by @TheSouthfirst
#Telangana: #Dalits who raised concerns over road construction near a church were attacked allegedly by #RSS workers in Janwada village of Shankarpalli Mandal, Chevella Constituency.
@BSP4Telangana President @RSPraveenSwaero visited Janwada on 14 February. However, he was… pic.twitter.com/5hcLclix2A
— South First (@TheSouthfirst) February 14, 2024
On Socia Media, people started sharing the ground reports:
This Person @RSPraveenSwaero Spreading Hatred Between The Community's By Spreading Fake News,This Is The Church Which Was Constructed On The Road Side In Janwada Village,@bsp4telangana1 Trying To Save Convert Christian's By Using Dalit Card.Converted Christian's Are Not SC'S pic.twitter.com/45mtkuZ2kr
— Kompally Arvind Kumar 🇮🇮🇳 (@KompallyArvind) February 15, 2024
After clashes between two groups at Janwada village, @CPCyberabad issued orders invoking sec. 144 in the limits of Mokila PS.
After clashes between two groups at Janwada village, @CPCyberabad issued orders invoking sec. 144 in the limits of Mokila PS.#Hyderabad@TOIHyderabad @cyberabadpolice @TelanganaDGP pic.twitter.com/q9BJ6WZT9Z
— Pinto Deepak (@PintodeepakD) February 14, 2024
Speaking with Organiser, Police Officer Veerababu said, “On February 14th, both parties involved in the conflict filed complaints at the Mokilla Police Station against each other, resulting in the arrest of 11 individuals from both factions. One of the cases is registered under section of the SC ST Atrocities Act. Though they are investigating the case, initial reports indicate that the conflict between the two parties is being portrayed as a caste fight, which is incorrect. However, the only fight occurred as a result of a breakdown in road widening talks between Church members and villagers who support road widening.”
Villagers who wish to remain anonymous stated that this issue has nothing to do with caste discrimination or personal grudges; rather, it is in the interests of village development and improved connectivity to Hyderabad and their village, and it has nothing to do with the village’s churchgoers or Scheduled Caste members. Even the allegations against RSS are false and misleading.
However, the locals allege that the Church was built without due necessary permissions from the village authorities.
RS Praveen Kumar is a former IPS officer who resigned from the service to join politics. In 2023, he lost in Telangana Assembly elections while contesting from Sirpur Constiteuncy.
In 2021, RS Praveen Kumar ran into controversy because of the problematic activities of the SWAEROs. Their pronounced anti-Hindu attitude, too, has created several controversies. His recent participation in a pledge in Peddapalli, where anti-Hindu comments were made, became a huge controversy. Praveen had to apologise and claim that he himself was a Hindu.
Our complaint filed against Telangana Cadre IPS officer Mr. RS Praveen Kumar has been forwarded to Manmeet Kaur Nanda ji, Deputy Secretary, @DoPTGoI for necessary action. https://t.co/8EigBTHzmh
— Legal Rights Protection Forum (@lawinforce) March 17, 2021
LRPF, a legal rights groups also filed complaints against RS Praveen Kumar in this case.
