8 months ago
J&K MLA Funds Temple Beautification, Promotes Communal Harmony
An MLA named Sajjad Shaheen in Jammu and Kashmir gave money to make a temple look nicer and to build a place for cremations.
This was to help different communities get along better.
The local people liked this idea and said it's important for everyone to respect each other and work together.
They hope more leaders will do things like this to keep the community peaceful and united.
MLA Sajjad Shaheen allocated Rs 10 lakh for the beautification of Shri Radhakrishnan Mandir and Rs 2 lakh for the construction of a shamshan ghat in Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir.
The initiative aims to promote communal harmony and interfaith understanding in the region.
Local residents welcomed the gesture, appreciating the MLA's efforts to bridge communal divides.
The action reflects a commitment to inclusivity and respect for diversity, essential for a harmonious society.
The community hopes that more leaders will follow this example to foster unity and mutual respect.
- Who
- MLA Sajjad Shaheen and local residents of Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir
- What
- Funding for temple beautification and cremation ground construction
- Where
- Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To promote communal harmony and interfaith understanding
Key facts
- MLA
- Sajjad Shaheen
- Fund Amount
- Rs 10 lakh for temple, Rs 2 lakh for cremation ground
- Location
- Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir
- Initiative
- Beautification of Shri Radhakrishnan Mandir and construction of shamshan ghat
- Community Response
- Welcomed the initiative, expressed appreciation for promoting unity
Quotes
Local resident
A resident of Banihal, Jammu and Kashmir
“We need more leaders like Sajjad Shaheen who prioritise unity and harmony.”
NDTV
“It's a wonderful gesture that brings our communities closer.”
NDTV
Sources
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