Rumors are being spread against HR&CE department: Shekhar Babu

CHENNAI: Responding to criticisms against the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE), department minister PK Shekhar Babu said rumors against the “well-functioning” department are aimed at maligning the government’s image. Are spread.

The minister’s reaction comes after Nirmala Sitharaman exposed irregularities in the functioning of temples under the HR&CE department. He said that people holding high positions should not make irresponsible statements.

“CCTV cameras have been installed in 48 major temples and consecrations have been performed in thousands of temples,” he said, adding that there was not a single incident of crime or chain-snatching during the recently concluded Soorasamharam festival in Tiruchendur. No incidents have come to light.