Jagan waives property tax to gurudwaras in AP

This was in response to a plea by a delegation of Sikh leaders which met CM Jagan at his camp office on Monday

Tadepalli: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy has announced waiver of property tax to all gurudwaras in the state.

This was in response to a plea by a delegation of Sikh leaders which met him at his camp office on Monday.

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Responding positively to their request, Jagan agreed to waive property tax to gurudwaras and gave direction to the officials towards this.

He also gave the green signal to establish a Sikh corporation, and assist the priests of gurudwaras on lines of Hindu and Muslim priests and pastors.

The Chief Minister also agreed to declare a holiday for Gurunanak Jayanti on Kartika Pournami day and said a resolution to this effect would be passed in the next Cabinet meeting. Besides, assistance to set up a minority educational institution and opportunities to Sikh entrepreneurs on par with other communities would be provided, he stated.