-Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister of State of Home Affairs and other public representatives also graced the occasion.

Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Union Minister of Coal and Mines has inaugurated the Komuravelli Punyakshetram Railway Station today i.e., o­n 26^th July, 2026. Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Hon'ble Union Minister of State of Home Affairs, Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon’ble Former Governor, Haryana, Dr. K. Laxman, Hon'ble MP, Rajyasabha, Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy garu, Hon’ble MP, Bhongir, Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao, Hon’ble MP, Medak, Shri Pingili Sripal Reddy, Hon’ble MLC, Shri C Anji Reddy, Hon’ble MLC, Dr. Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Jangaon, Smt G.Padma, Hon’ble Sarpanch, Komuravelli Gram Panchayat and other local public representatives graced the occasion. Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR along with other officials attended the function.

Before commencing the programme, all the dignitaries and participants observed 02 minutes silence to pay homage to the Kargil Warriors. o­n this occasion, Dr. Palla Rajeshwar Reddy, Hon’ble MLA, Jangaon, Shri Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Hon’ble MP, Bhongir, Shri Madhavaneni Raghunandan Rao, Hon’ble MP, Medak, Dr. K. Laxman, Hon'ble MP, Rajyasabha and Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Hon’ble Former Governor, Haryana addressed the gathering and stated that The newly inaugurated Komuravelli Punyakshetram Railway Station, built at a cost of around ₹6 crores o­n the Manoharabad–Siddipet line marks a significant step in improving connectivity for pilgrims visiting the famous Komuravelli Mallanna temple. The flagging off Train No. 77654 Siddipet–Secunderabad DEMU from the new station, symbolizing the dawn of enhanced mobility in the area. Beyond serving pilgrims, the new station is expected to benefit employees, students, and short-distance travellers, while boosting religious tourism and socio-economic growth in the region. They also requested for further improvement of Station Building by providing additional platforms and loop lines

 Shri Bandi Sanjay, Hon'ble Union Minister of State of Home Affairs speaking o­n the occasion, highlighted that the Railway Budget Provision made by Central Government to Telangana State for the Year 2026-2027 is Rs. 5,454 Crores, which is 20 times more than the Budget provided during 2014-2015. The Rail development in Telangana is progressing very well, the proposed Regional Ring Rail Project, Bullet Train (High Speed Rail Project), laying of new line, doubling and Third line projects will enhance the Rail Connectivity in a big way across the region. The inauguration of the new station at Komuravelli Punyakshetram will help for the socio-economic growth of this region, he added.

 Speaking o­n the occasion, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Hon’ble Minister, highlighted the historic inauguration of the Komuravelli Punyakshetram Railway Station, noting its importance for pilgrims and regional connectivity. He mentioned that, the redevelopment of Secunderabad Railway Station with International standards and redevelopment of other major stations across Telangana State like Hyderabad, Kacheguda, Kazipet, Warangal, etc and also infrastructure works including Road Over Bridges, Road Under Bridges, New Railway lines, Doubling and Third Line , introduction of 5 Vande Bharat and 6 Amrit Bharat trains, and sanctioning of 3 High Speed Rail projects for Telangana State will boost the employment opportunities, helps in economic growth of the State and contribute to Vision 2047. Hon’ble Union Minister advised the Railway Authorities to develop the Komuravelli Punyakshetram Station with additional platforms, and facilities. He also stated that for the convenience of Rail Users, introduction of shuttle bus services from Komuravelli Railway Station to Temple is essential. In this regard, State Government has to take initiative of the same at the earliest and advised General Manager, SCR to write a letter to State Government Officials.

Earlier, Shri Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, General Manager, SCR in his welcome address, stated that the Komuravelli Punyakshetram station has been redeveloped with a new building, modern amenities including waiting hall, platform shelters, facilities for Divyangjan passengers, etc which will immensely help the Rail Users alighting at this station.