Uttarakhand will be made spiritual capital: Kejriwal

The elevation of Uttarakhand as spiritual capital will boost the tourism industry in the state, Mr. Kejriwal said

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Feb 07, 2022 09:30
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Uttarakhand will be made spiritual capital: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday has released a manifesto for Uttarakhand, promised to make the state as "international spiritual capital for Hindus" if his party is voted to power in the Assembly elections.

The elevation of Uttarakhand as spiritual capital will boost the tourism industry in the state, Mr. Kejriwal said and added that the development of Uttarakhand as a tourism hub will generate employment opportunities for thousands of youth.

After releasing the manifesto for Uttarakhand, Mr. told media persons, "We will make Uttarakhand an international spiritual capital for Hindus. This will enhance tourism extensively and provide employment to thousands of youth here."

He also promised to facilitate the travel of pilgrims to major religious destinations in the country. "Darshan of Ayodhya ji will be facilitated for people of Uttarakhand. Muslims will be facilitated to have darshan of Ajmer Sharif," he said citing an example of such initiative in Delhi.

Mr. Kejriwal said that "Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana" in Delhi has helped about 40,000 people to visit various religious places in the country and this scheme was well relieved by Delhi people.

Mr Kejriwal termed Uttarakhand Assembly elections will be historic ones and it will see a major political change after the elections. "An honest government can be formed in the state for the first time through which corruption can be eliminated," Mr Kejriwal assured the voters.

He also promised that every woman above 18 years of age will be given Rs. 1000 each per month for their needs. The amount will be transferred to their bank accounts, he assured in the manifesto.