Senior Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal today objected to the proposed auction of a model of Golden Temple gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it was a "sacred symbol of the gift and blessings of the Akal Purakh and the Guru Sahibs".
The Culture Ministry also revealed that other sought-after items include a statue of Lord Laxmi Narayan Vitthal and goddess Rukmini, the Aranmula Kannadi, a brass statue depicting Lord Rama, Sita, Laxman, and Lord Hanuman.
Minister of State for Culture Lekhi interacted with media at the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) and shared about the cultural significance of the items under the e-auction, and urged people to come forward and take part in it. The e-auction that began on October 2 will end on October 31.
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