Lucknow: Manoj Srivastava, national president of Bharatiya Kesariya Vahini, has written to Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust urging the Centre and Uttar Pradesh govt to introduce pensions, employment support and welfare measures for kar sevaks who took part in the Ram temple movement and their families.In his letter, Srivastava sought a structured process to identify and register kar sevaks using available records, organisational documents and eyewitness accounts, calling for transparent verification to prevent disputes over eligibility.He proposed a monthly pension or honorarium for eligible kar sevaks and financial assistance for families of those who died during the movement. He also called for employment opportunities for dependants, along with preferential placements for qualified family members in temple administration, hospitality and other trust-linked work, subject to rules.Srivastava suggested a ‘Sanatan Shaurya Samman’ to honour widows of deceased kar sevaks. He also urged recognition of lawyers, researchers and others involved in the Ram Janmabhoomi legal battle, including possible advisory roles.
