Takeover: Bandh in Kullu

Abhinav Vashisht

KULLU, JULY 27

Traders and residents of Kullu observed a bandh here today against the takeover of Raghunath Temple by the state government.

The entire market in Akhara Bazar, Sarwari, Dhalpur and Gandhi Nagar region of the town remained closed. Even yesterday many residents of the town had met the Kullu Deputy Commissioner to oppose the acquisition of the temple.

A large number of residents under the banner of the Shree Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Kullu, had appealed to the DC that they opposed any interference by the government or the administration in the affairs of the temple.

The decision to take over the affairs of the temple was taken at the Cabinet meeting in Shimla on Monday. The temple will be taken over for the better administration, protection and preservation of its properties.

The district administration gave a notice to the temple management to hand over all properties, including structures and devices as well as stock, stores and cash within seven days.