Ahead of the announcement of Assembly elections in Meghalaya, Union Minister of State for Tourism K.J. Alphons on Sunday announced a tourism package of ₹70 crore to develop religious and spiritual circuits in the State.
Denying that the announcement was aimed at catching votes, the Minister accused the Congress government of obstructing the Centre from implementing an inclusive project to bring about religious harmony in the State.
The Ministry had sanctioned ₹61.38 crore for illumination, landscaping and construction of parking lots and toilets and other facilities in 37 churches.
Another ₹8.61 crore will be given for similar projects to 11 other religious groups.
