Port Blair, July 8: The Kesaria Hindu Vahini Trust, A&N Islands today raised the issue regarding opening of Temples across Islands with the Chief Secretary, A&N Administration.

Since past one and a half year, due to the spread of Covid and constant lockdown the Pandits have been facing extreme hardship for their livelihood. They are totally dependent on the Dakshina of Devotees. Due to the orders issued by the Administration for closure of religious places, they are facing severe crisis in running their family. The KHV requested the Chief Secretary Sir, to intervene in this matter and help the community in revival.