CPI Calls for Government Action to Safeguard Hathiramji Mutt Lands in Tirupati
CPI urges government to protect Hathiramji Mutt lands from encroachment
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) has urged Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to take immediate action against encroachments on 244 acres of land belonging to the Hathiramji Mutt in Tirupati, valued at approximately ₹2,562 crore. The CPI blames land mafias and past administrative inaction for the ongoing issue.
- 01CPI demands protection for Hathiramji Mutt lands in Tirupati.
- 02Approximately 244 acres of land, valued at ₹2,562 crore, are reportedly encroached.
- 03CPI blames land mafias and previous government inaction for the issue.
- 04The request was made in a letter to Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
- 05The encroachment issue has persisted for several years.
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) has formally requested Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to take swift action to protect the historic Hathiramji Mutt's lands in Tirupati from encroachment. In a letter dated April 29, 2026, CPI State secretary Gujjula Eswaraiah highlighted that 244 acres of Mutt land, valued at approximately ₹2,562 crore (roughly $310 million USD), are under threat due to alleged encroachments. The CPI attributed the ongoing issue to land mafias and a lack of action from the administration, indicating that the problem has been unresolved since the previous government. The party's appeal underscores the urgency of the situation and the need for government intervention to safeguard these valuable lands.
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If the government takes action, it could lead to the restoration of the Mutt's lands, benefiting the local community and preserving cultural heritage.
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