Ghazni governor inaugurated a temple for adherent of Sikh religion after completion of the construction work on this holy place of Sikh followers in Ghazni province.
Accomplished on over 27 acres of land the Sikh temple had been completed by $151000 assistance from Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT).
Ismail Jahangir spokesman of the Ghazni governor told the new temple had rooms for guests and chicken.
Dilip Singh MP of the Sikhs in Ghazni province while praising the step said problems in offering their religious ceremonies and parties was solved with this new temple.
They had been faced with several troubles before the inauguration of this new temple, he added.
The new temple could house 3000 people at once, he informed, urging the government to focus on the religious minorities in the province to protect their entitled rights.
“I am an Afghan and I am entitled to all rights to be looked after.” He added. Thousands of Sikhs and Hindus would rush to Ghazni to attend religious festivals when the peace and stability returns to the province, he hoped.
Speaking on the occasion Ghazni governor Muhammad Usman Usmani said all residents of the country irrespective of their language, religion and tribe enjoyed similar rights. He appreciated local PRT for their assistance.
The new temple has been constructed on the location of the Sikhs old temple which was smaller than the current building. There are two Sikh temples in Ghazni province.