|| Md. Nurul Amin, Shariatpur: To fulfill a promise made before the Durga Puja to complete construction work, Member of Parliament for Shariatpur-2 constituency, Alhaj Shafikur Rahman Kiran, has donated 80 lakh Taka from his personal fund to construct two temples and renovate three temples in Naria upazila of Shariatpur. According to the respective temple committees, this initiative was taken to honor the commitments made during the election.The temples included under this grant are,Uttar Kedarpur Ram Thakur Seba Mandir,Kandapara Pallimongol Sarbojonin Sanatan Dharma Sangha Mandir,Sri Sri Kalargaon Sarbojonin Durga Mandir,Bizhari Sri Sri Sarbojonin Radhakrishna Seba Sangha Mandir, Uttar Tarabunia Nomkandi Mandir in Sakhipur, BhedarganjThe construction and renovation work of these temples was completed ahead of Durga Puja.According to temple committee sources, during the national parliamentary election, MP Alhaj Shafikur Rahman Kiran had promised to construct and renovate the aforementioned temples in Naria upazila. Due to the unavailability of government allocations, he provided 80 lakh Taka from his personal fund to fulfill his promise. Locals and concerned individuals noted that the development work, completed in accordance with the MP's word, has generated deep satisfaction among the local Hindu community.Meanwhile, on the occasion of Durga Puja, this compassionate MP, Kiran, visited 33 puja mandaps in Naria upazila and 2 parks/mandaps in Sakhipur within his constituency. From last Monday morning until Wednesday afternoon, during these visits, he handed over a goodwill donation of 20,000 Taka to the president and general secretary of each mandap, totaling 7 lakh Taka.Present during the visits were former Naria Upazila BNP President Ali Haidar Khan, current General Secretary Farid Ahmed Royal Majhi, newly elected Naria Upazila Chhatra Dal President Imran Panchayet, along with various leaders and activists of the BNP and its affiliated organizations.Regarding this matter, Member of Parliament Alhaj Shafiqur Rahman Kiran stated, "I believe in actions, not words. My party, the BNP, and our leadership also believe in action. With the objective that people of all religions can perform their religious rituals safely and peacefully, I have completed the construction and renovation work of the temples using personal financing, in line with the promises made during the election. I am working as a guardian of the people, nothing more."He further added, "It is essential to ensure the religious rights and security of people of all faiths so that they can perform their religious rituals without hindrance. Keeping this in mind, I'm carrying out my responsibility as the guardian of the people in my area"