Melukote, Nov. 13 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Centre will extend necessary help for development of the temple town of Melukote, the 'Karmabhumi' of Saint Philosopher Ramanujacharya.

Speaking to presspersons after visiting the famed Cheluvanarayanaswamy temple at Melukote in Pandavapura taluk of Mandya district last evening, she said she was feeling a sense of gratitude after visiting the temple. Reiterating that all help will be extended, she asked the temple authorities to submit a memorandum containing details of development to be done.

Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah, who was present, appealed the Union Minister to release special funds for the shrine's infrastructure development.

Nirmala Sitharaman, ...