CM Mamata Raises Honorarium For Purohits And Muezzins Ahead Of Polls
Hours before the announcement of West Bengal Assembly election dates, CM Mamata Banerjee increased the monthly honorarium for purohits and muezzins by ₹500. With the revision, beneficiaries will now receive ₹2,000 per month. The government also approved all fresh applications, saying the step recognises the role of religious figures in sustaining community.