Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. Taking to his official 'X' handle, PM Modi wished for everyone's happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and West Bengal Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for visiting the Jagannath temple in Digha, calling it a "tourist spot" and asserting that Puri in Odisha is the real Dham of Lord Jagannath.
Earlier, Amit Shah extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra, describing the festival as a "unique confluence of faith and devotion".
"On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in India and abroad. By witnessing Lord Balabhadra, Lord Shri Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan on the chariot, millions of devotees experience divine b
Taking to 'X', Naveen Patnaik shared a heartfelt video and wrote, "On the occasion of the holy Rath Yatra, I extend my best wishes to everyone. Jai Jagannath."
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of the Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, describing the festival as a "unique confluence of faith and devotion."
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended a heartfelt welcome to devotees on the occasion of the annual Rath Yatra, urging them to participate with utmost faith and devotion.
Union Minister and West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar alleged that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had politicised Lord Jagannath and Rath Yatra in Digha was being organised to divide Hindu votes.
Preparations for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra, set to commence on Friday in Puri, are in their final stages, with elaborate arrangements in place for the grand festival.
On the eve of the 148th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannathji to be held in Ahmedabad, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the worship and evening aarti at the Jagannath temple. The Chief Minister felt blessed after having the divine darshan of Lord Jagannath.