The BJP criticized the AAP for hypocrisy, accusing it of catering to Hindu voters with pre-election promises while providing salaries to Imams for a decade. This follows Kejriwal’s announcement of a new scheme offering a monthly honorarium to temple priests and granthis ahead of the Delhi assembly elections.

Locals believe the Shivling revered for its religious and historical significance dates back to the Mahabharata era, police said.

India and EU stress eliminating discrimination, countering religious hatred and enhancing women empowerment at Delhi human rights meet.