CM KCR announces 50 crore for development of Jahangir Peeran Dargah

Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday announced Rs 50 crore for the development of Jahangir Peer Dargah at Kothur mandal in Rangareddy district.

After making offerings at the dargah, the Chief Minister said it was his old promise to visit the dargah. “I prayed at the dargah for statehood to Telangana when I was Mahabubnagar MP. The wish has been fulfilled and I have come here to offer ‘chaadar’ as thanksgiving,” the Chief Minister said.

Addressing a



gathering outside the dargah, he announced Rs 50 crore for the development of the famous dargah. Besides, following requests from local leaders, the Chief Minister also announced Rs 10 lakh for each village and Rs 5 lakh for each thanda falling under Kothur mandal for setting up basic amenities. He also promised that guesthouses and other facilities would be developed in 100 acres near the dargah to accommodate the pilgrims, besides developing the area as a popular tourist spot.