Arvind Kejriwal announces free trips to Ram Temple for Delhi's elderly

Updated : Mar 11, 2021 09:01
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PTI

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced free pilgrimage for Delhi's senior citizens to the Ram temple in Ayodhya when it is completed.

The CM asserted that his government follows 10 principles inspired by the concept of ''Ram Rajya'' to the serve the people. Kejriwal's announcement about the pilgrimage came a day after his government presented a ₹ 69,000-crore budget themed on "patriotism".

Under it installation of 500 flag masts and programmes on the lives of freedom fighters are planned across the city. It also announced a "deshbhakti curriculum".

The AAP govt already has a ''Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana'' that allows senior citizens from Delhi to undertake a free pilgrimage. All expenses related to travel, food and accommodation are borne by the Delhi government.

 

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