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He asserted that the NDA government had maintained law and order over the past two years and would not tolerate attempts to incite religious hatred or disturb communal harmony.

The Chief Minister also referred to the recent incident at the Shiva temple on Ranamandala Hill in Adoni, where a youth allegedly lit a cigarette using a temple lamp, warning that the government would deal firmly with anyone hurting religious sentiments. Stepping up his attack on YSR Congress president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, Naidu accused him of indulging in political theatrics. Referring to Jagan's proposed Tirumala visit, Naidu said devotees who do not profess the Hindu faith are required to sign the temple declaration, alleging that Jagan refused to do so despite expressing his desire to visit the shrine.

The Chief Minister also revived allegations of temple desecration during the previous YSRCP government, claiming that attacks on temples, damage to idols and the Tirumala laddu adulteration controversy reflected the previous regime's failure to protect religious institutions.

Naidu further accused Jagan of exploiting religion and family issues for political gain, alleging that while he publicly invokes the legacy of his late father for electoral purposes, he has failed to treat his mother with respect. Calling on the public to reject politics based on religious provocation and social divisions, Naidu said no government would be allowed to encourage anti-social forces or create conflicts in the name of caste or religion.