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Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury Questions Bengal Temple Renovation Spending Plan
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 05:31 AM
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Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has raised concerns over the West Bengal government's plan to spend on temple renovation, seeking clarification on the allocation and criteria.
Senior Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury publicly questioned the West Bengal government's proposal to allocate funds for the renovation of temples across the state. He asked the authorities to disclose the total amount earmarked, the selection criteria for temples, and the mechanisms ensuring transparency and accountability.
Chowdhury emphasized that public money must be spent judiciously and that any cultural or religious project should be justified with clear guidelines. He urged the state administration to provide a detailed breakdown of the proposed expenditure and to involve local communities in the decision‑making process.
The call for clarification comes amid broader debates on fiscal priorities in the state, with opposition leaders urging the government to focus on essential services while maintaining cultural heritage responsibly.
Chowdhury emphasized that public money must be spent judiciously and that any cultural or religious project should be justified with clear guidelines. He urged the state administration to provide a detailed breakdown of the proposed expenditure and to involve local communities in the decision‑making process.
The call for clarification comes amid broader debates on fiscal priorities in the state, with opposition leaders urging the government to focus on essential services while maintaining cultural heritage responsibly.