Residents of Bhadrachalam have alleged that illegal belt shops continue to operate despite a gram panchayat resolution banning them. They have urged officials to act before the 2027 Godavari Pushkaralu, citing law and order concerns and inconvenience to devotees.
The Bhadrachalam major gram panchayat is witnessing unusual political alignments as Congress nominee Punem Krishna faces a disqualification complaint over an active contract. A BJP-backed candidate’s nomination was rejected, while internal Congress factions field rival candidates in the key local body election
