Minister calls upon partycadre to check quality of prasadam sold at temples
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister S. Ramesh emphasized the importance of checking the quality of prasadam sold at temples during a recent inspection. He instructed party members to verify the expiry dates of packed prasadam and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Additionally, he ordered regular inspections of temple facilities to maintain hygiene and safety for devotees.
- ▪Minister S. Ramesh inspected the Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari temple in Tiruchi.
- ▪He asked party members to check the expiry dates of prasadam sold at temple stalls.
- ▪Regular inspections of prasadam stalls and other facilities in temples have been ordered to ensure safety standards.
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A video of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister S. Ramesh asking his aides to direct TVK party members to ascertain if packed prasadam sold through temple outlets featured expiry dates was widely circulated on social media platforms on Sunday.The Minister inspected the Arulmigu Jambukeswarar Akilandeswari temple at Tiruvanaikoil in Tiruchi and held discussions with the officials. In the video clip taken during the inspection, the Minister is seen asking his aides to direct his party members to check the prasadams sold through the stalls and send him the photographs.He also said the party members should not enter the prasadam stalls as “Inspectors”, and instead“request” those manning them to show them the expiry date of the prasadams.However, speaking to reporters after…
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