The state finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Friday visited the ongoing construction work for redeveloped Tripura Sundari temple in Udaipur and said that the ongoing work is in final stage and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate it on April 17 next.
During an inspection of the pending construction work for the temple’s beautification, the minister stated that all departments involved have assured completion by March 20, after which the site will be handed over.
He said that the redevelopment work is being carried out under the Centre’s PRASAD Scheme and people are eagerly awaiting its completion. “Since PM Modi approved the project, we also want him to inaugurate it. Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has invited him and proposed a tentative date of April 7, though it is yet to be confirmed,” he said, adding that by March 20, all construction work will be completed.
Roy further mentioned that due to the temple’s sacred nature, restrictions on the sale of non-vegetarian items, including garlic and chicken, might be imposed in the surrounding areas.
“We are also addressing unauthorized constructions around the temple through legal means. Officials will ensure that no non-vegetarian items are sold in the vicinity to maintain the sanctity of the site. This practice is common in temples across other states, where only vegetarian food is available,” he added.
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