Maharashtra minister inaugurates ‘Call Hindu’ jobs portal

Maharashtra minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha has inaugurated a digital employment platform named “Call Hindu Jobs”.

The website is yet to be operationalised.

The portal has been developed by Vishal Durafe, a member of the Hindu Jagran Manch and former state leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youth wing, reported The Print.

The Hindu Jagran Manch is a Hindutva group affiliated to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the parent organisation of the BJP.

Inaugurating the jobs portal on Wednesday, Lodha, who holds the skill development and entrepreneurship portfolio in the BJP-led state government, said it would help youngsters find jobs and teach them about self-employment.

“It will also give training on marketing,” said the minister. “Durafe has done good work. Maharashtra needs employment on a large scale. I inaugurated this as I hold the employment portfolio.”

Responding to a question about whether it was appropriate for government representatives to promote initiatives that cater to only Hindus, Lodha said there was nothing wrong “if someone decides to do some constructive work only for the Hindu community”, reported Deccan Herald.

“If tomorrow any other community comes forward with a similar initiative, the government will support them as well,” said the minister.

Lodha also said that “nobody can restrict anyone from using an app”, according to The Print.

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