Renaming Mulugu District: Public Opinion Sought on Sammakka Saralamma
The Congress government has initiated steps to rename Mulugu District in the erstwhile Warangal region. The proposal to change the district’s name to Sammakka Saralamma Mulugu is under consideration, with public opinion being actively sought.
Public Consultation on Renaming Mulugu District
The process of renaming Mulugu District to Sammakka Saralamma Mulugu has officially begun. The state’s Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister, Sitakka, proposed this change. As a result, the government has scheduled a public consultation in the district for Tuesday.
Village Assemblies to Discuss Name Change
Special village assemblies will be held in every panchayat jurisdiction to discuss the name change. District panchayat officials have instructed mandal-level officers to organize these meetings. This directive includes holding village assemblies in all 336 villages within the district, which comprises Mulugu, Venkatapur, Govindaraopet, Tadwai, Eturnagaram, Kannai Gudem, Mangapet, Venkatapuram, and Wajedu mandals.
Responsibilities of MPDOs and MPOs
As part of the state’s district reorganization, new districts were created, including Mulugu, which was established as a separate district on February 16, 2019, by the then Chief Minister KCR. Previously part of the Jayashankar Bhupalpally District, Mulugu now encompasses nine mandals and nearly 300,000 residents.
Officials have been tasked with posting Form No. 1 of the Mulugu District Gazette on all village notice boards. Following this, they will gather public opinions and record any objections. The minutes of these meetings will be confirmed by both the Panchayat Special Officer and the Secretary. The process will be overseen by Mandal Parishad Development Officers (MPDOs) and Mandal Panchayat Officers (MPOs). After completing the village assemblies, mandal-level officials will submit the resolutions to district officers.
Sitakka’s Initiative and Public Sentiment
The Medaram Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, known as the largest tribal festival in the country and the Telangana Kumbh Mela, is held in Mulugu District. The district’s residents revere Sammakka and Saralamma as their guardians. Since Mulugu became a separate district, there has been a strong demand to name it after these deities. Locals have expressed this sentiment on numerous occasions. In response, the local MLA and current Minister, Sitakka, promised to work towards renaming the district.
Government’s Plan for Renaming
After the Congress government came into power, Minister Sitakka formally proposed the name change. With her initiative, Mulugu District is set to be renamed Sammakka Saralamma Mulugu. Following the village assemblies, officials indicate that a gazette notification is likely to be released, finalizing the renaming process.
In conclusion, the renaming of Mulugu District to Sammakka Saralamma Mulugu reflects the local populace’s cultural and religious sentiments. The public consultation process ensures that residents’ opinions are considered, demonstrating the government’s commitment to honoring local traditions and beliefs.
