Hours before the scheduled announcement of assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced an increase of Rs 500 in the monthly honorarium for purohits and muezzins.
With the revision, the beneficiaries will now receive Rs 2,000 per month.
“I am pleased to announce an increase of Rs 500 in the monthly honorarium extended to our purohits and muezzins, whose service sustains the spiritual and social life of our communities. With this revision, they will now receive Rs 2,000 per month,” she said in an X post.
The chief minister said the state government has approved all fresh applications submitted by purohits and muezzins for the honorarium.
“At the same time, all fresh applications that have been duly submitted by purohits and muezzins have also been approved by the state government,” Banerjee said.
Highlighting the government’s stance on religious harmony and support for traditional institutions, she added, “We take pride in nurturing an environmentHours before the scheduled announcement of assembly polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced an increase of Rs 500 in the monthly honorarium for purohits and muezzins.
With the revision, the beneficiaries will now receive Rs 2,000 per month.
“I am pleased to announce an increase of Rs 500 in the monthly honorarium extended to our purohits and muezzins, whose service sustains the spiritual and social life of our communities. With this revision, they will now receive Rs 2,000 per month,” she said in an X post.
The chief minister said the state government has approved all fresh applications submitted by purohits and muezzins for the honorarium.
“At the same time, all fresh applications that have been duly submitted by purohits and muezzins have also been approved by the state government,” Banerjee said.
Highlighting the government’s stance on religious harmony and support for traditional institutions, she added, “We take pride in nurturing an environment Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]
