Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made a major announcement today, promising a monthly salary of Rs 18,000 for priests of temples and granthis of gurudwaras if AAP comes back to power in the upcoming election. Addressing a press Conference, Kejriwal said, ‘’Priest and Granthis have been the custodians of our religious customs, serving society selflessly. Unfortunately, no one has ever taken care of their financial well being.’’ Kejriwal stated that registration for the scheme will begin tomorrow, and he will personally initiate the process at the Hanuman Temple. ‘’I request the BJP not to create hurdles in the registration process. Blocking this will be akin to committing a sin as they are our bridge to god,’’ he added.
This announcement by Arvind Kejriwal is a continuation of his Welfare Schemes for the people of Delhi. He first announced the Sanjeevani scheme for senior citizens, then the Mahila Samman Yojana, and now the monthly salary scheme for priests. Under the Sanjeevani Yojana, AAP claimed to provide free healthcare for the elderly above 60 years of age while the Mahila Samman Yojana would provide Rs 2,100 in assistance for women.