BRS workers hold ‘purification’ ritual at Erravalli, sparking controversy - The HinduPublished - September 09, 2026 09:38 pm IST - HYDERABADBRS workers participating in the ‘purification’ of roads at Erravalli near the farmhouse of BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in Siddipet district on Wednesday.The alleged ‘purification’ of roads at Erravalli near the farmhouse of BRS president and former Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao in Siddipet district on Wednesday, using turmeric water, has sparked a controversy.The ritual was reportedly performed by BRS workers a day after Congress workers and Dalit organisations held a ‘Chavu-Dappu’ (funeral drum-beating) protest in the area on Tuesday.Following the protest, BRS workers sprinkled turmeric water on the roads and other areas through which the protesters had passed. BRS women’s leader Pavani Goud of Hyderabad was among those seen sprinkling turmeric water near Mr. Chandrasekhar Rao’s farmhouse at Erravalli. Meanwhile, police have reportedly registered a case in connection with the turmeric-water incident.Published - September 09, 2026 09:38 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }