On Wednesday, Delhi chief minister accussed the BJP of planning to demolish Hindu temples and a Buddhist religious place in the city. Meanwhile the AAP promised to provide ₹18,000 monthly honorarium to the priests and granthis.
Atishi alleged that a ‘Religious Committee’ under the lieutenant governor had, during a meeting on November 22, ordered the demolition of six religious structures, including Hindu temples and a Buddhist worship site, in various parts of the city.
While the LG’s office denied the allegations, accusing Atishi of indulging in “cheap politics,” and claimed no such demolition orders were received. Addressing a press conference here, Atishi termed the LG’s office rebuttal as “complete lie” and showed a copy of minute of the meeting of the Religious Committee.
“The file of Committee’s order was sent to the BJP-led Centre’s representative LG. The LG has given approval to the decision,” she claimed. The chief minister said the MCD, DM offices and police have been informed and they are gearing up for demolishing the places of worships.
The chief minister alleged that the BJP’s intent to demolish the religious places exposed its “two-faced” nature, accusing the party of claiming to defend Hindus while secretly planning temple demolitions.
“The two-faced BJP has been exposed. On one hand they claim to be defenders of the Hindus and on the other hand they surreptitiously plan for demolition of temples,” she charged.
