The State Government plans to reintroduce a bill to amend the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Act, 1997, in the assembly after it was defeated in the Legislative Council by the BJP. Transport & Muzrai Minister Ramalinga Reddy criticized the BJP for voting against the bill in the Council after offering suggestions in the assembly. Reddy clarified that the amendment aims to adjust the share of temple income for the development of poorer temples, not divert funds to other faiths.