BJD questions BJP's contrasting response to Kamiya Jani's visit to Ayodhya Ram Temple, Puri Jagannath Temple

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 22 (ANI): After the Odisha Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded to arrest of YouTuber Kamiya Jani and BJD leader VK Pandian, BJD MP Manas Mangaraj questioned Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the "unnecessary" hullabaloo.
Earlier in the day, the Odisha BJP demanded to arrest YouTuber Kamiya Jani and BJD leader VK Pandian raising questions on how an alleged promoter of beef consumption was granted access to Shree Jagannath Temple in Odisha's Puri.
"BJP government under PM Modi and Union HM Amit Shah have appointed Kamiya Jani to do films on Hindu heritage and temples. She has gone to Chardham and Ayodhya Ram Temple to see Ram Lalla too. And all of you love her for it and posted in your social media," Manas Mangaraj posted on X (Formerly Twitter).
"Now Dharmendra Pradhan, please tell us what is your issue with her. Or it's simply intolerance to the huge work completion for Sri Mandir that you are unable to bear?" he added
"Why are you making fake news and trying to insult people's intelligence? Why do you want to put down Odisha and the people of Odisha by your consistent lies and falsehood?" he questioned Pradhan.
"This is really shameful that you yourself liked and promoted here posts on Hindu temples and now for Sri mandir you have a problem," he said.
He further said, "I have attached relevant posts for refreshing your kind memory bhai."
He also attached screenshots of some clips shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Dharmendra himself.
Jatin Mohanty, Odisha BJP General Secretary demanded the YouTuber's arrest under section 295 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of crores of Hindus.
"It has come to light that BJD leader VK Pandian along with YouTuber Kamiya Jani made a video on tasting of 'Mahaprasad' at Puri Jagannath temple. Earlier, Kamiya Jani posted a video eating beef. Beef-eaters are strictly not allowed inside Jagannath temple," the BJP leader said.
"We have urged that a case should be registered against them under 295 IPC for hurting the religious sentiments of a community. If they are not arrested, then we will approach the court," he added.
Mohanty also alleged that a video camera was used on the temple premises which is banned by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).
Meanwhile, taking to the social media platform X, SJTA called the allegations of taking a camera to the temple premises, baseless.
"The allegation made by a certain political party about a YouTube influencer taking a camera to the temple premises is completely baseless. There is no truth in this. If anyone has any evidence, if they present it, it will be investigated and necessary action will be taken," SJTA posted on X. (ANI)