by NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent 100 pair of jute footwear for those working at Kashi Vishwanath Dham, in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.
According to governments sources, PM Modi has been deeply involved with Kashi Vishwanath Dham and keeps a tab on all issues and developments in Varanasi.
During his recent visit to his constituency for the launch of renovated Kashi Vishwanath Dham, he recently found that most people working at the temple performed their duty bare-footed because it is forbidden to wear footwear made with Leather or rubber in the temple premises. These include priests, people performing seva, security guards, sanitation workers and others.
According to governments sources, PM Modi has been deeply involved with Kashi Vishwanath Dham and keeps a tab on all issues and developments in Varanasi.
During his recent visit to his constituency for the launch of renovated Kashi Vishwanath Dham, he recently found that most people working at the temple performed their duty bare-footed because it is forbidden to wear footwear made with Leather or rubber in the temple premises. These include priests, people performing seva, security guards, sanitation workers and others.
Sources said he immediately got 100 pairs of jute footwear procured and sent over to Kashi Vishwanath Dham so that those performing their duties don’t have to stay bare-footed in the chilling cold.
“Needless to say, the people working at Kashi Vishwanath Dham were very happy. This is yet another example of PM’s attention to minute details and his concern for the poor,” an official said.
Modi had also felicitated the workers who were involved in the renovation work and had dined with them during his recent visit to Kashi Vishwanath Dham.
