Kolkata, 15 March (H.S.): Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced an increase of Rs 500 in the monthly honorarium given to purohits and muezzins in West Bengal, raising the amount to Rs 2,000 per month.

In a post on social media platform X, the chief minister said the services of purohits and muezzins sustain the spiritual and social life of communities and deserve recognition and support.

She also said that all fresh applications duly submitted by purohits and muezzins have been approved by the state government.

Banerjee said the government takes pride in nurturing an environment where every community and tradition is valued and strengthened, and reiterated that the state remains committed to supporting the custodians of its spiritual heritage.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Priyanka Pandey