Food Minister Afroza Khanam has visited 12 Durga Puja mandaps in Manikganj Sadar Upazila, exchanging Sharadiya greetings with members of Sanatan community and presenting financial donations.
During her visits, she inquired about the security and arrangements at the puja mandaps and assured local residents of resolving their issues.
While visiting the puja mandaps on Tuesday, the food minister said, “I am standing here today because of you. I have reached this position today because you were by my side. I want to stand by you in your joys and sorrows. Pray for me so that I can work for the welfare of all.”
She added that although religious identities differ, everyone is a resident of the same area and a citizen of this country.
She stressed that everyone must live together by maintaining mutual harmony, cordiality, and unity, adding that the development of the area will accelerate if everyone works together.
She also called upon everyone, including party leaders and activists, to maintain good mutual relations.
The minister highlighted various steps taken by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for the welfare of Sanatan community. She further urged everyone to play a united role in the welfare and development of the nation.
The mandaps visited were Nabagram Kalibari Puja Mandap, Lokenath Kuthir Sri Sri Durga Temple, Ukiyara Doyal Rajbangshi’s House Sarbajanin Durga Temple, Koitta Agragami Tarun Sangha Sarbajanin Durga Temple, Majhipara Palash Smriti Durga Temple, Das Ani Sarbajanin Durga Temple, Mitra Sri Sri Harikali Temple, Egarosree Sarbajanin Durga Temple, Ananda Moyee Kalibari Temple, Bazar Laxmi Mandap, Purba Dashra Kalikhola Durga Temple, and Shibbari Durga Temple.
A festive atmosphere was created at the puja mandaps in the Minister’s presence, with joy and enthusiasm observed among Sanatan men, women, and children.
Leaders and activists of various levels from the district BNP and its associate organisations, alongside a large number of Sanatan community members, were present on the occasion.
