BHUBANESWAR: Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan sparked an issue after evaluating the ‘Chhera Pahanra’ ritual of the Rath Yatra with Swachh Bharat Abhiyan introduced by means of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During the Chhera Pahanra ritual, Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb sweeps the 3 chariots ahead of devotees pull them to Gundicha Temple.
During his Puri discuss with at the instance of Rath yatra on Saturday Pradhan had stated: "Sweeping and keeping clean is a part of our culture. Modiji’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has connections with the Jagannath culture."
State law minister and BJD spokesperson Pratap Jena criticised Pradhan for his comments and stated he will have to apologise.
“Drawing such comparability is an insult to the Jagannath culture and he will have to apologise for such remarks,” Jena stated.
Responding to Jena’s observation, Pradhan stated, “Kanchi Bijay instance says devotion is a matter of person desire and none needs BJD’s recommendation. The party leaders are making such statements to cover their own inefficiency.
During the Chhera Pahanra ritual, Puri King Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb sweeps the 3 chariots ahead of devotees pull them to Gundicha Temple.
During his Puri discuss with at the instance of Rath yatra on Saturday Pradhan had stated: "Sweeping and keeping clean is a part of our culture. Modiji’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has connections with the Jagannath culture."
State law minister and BJD spokesperson Pratap Jena criticised Pradhan for his comments and stated he will have to apologise.
“Drawing such comparability is an insult to the Jagannath culture and he will have to apologise for such remarks,” Jena stated.
Responding to Jena’s observation, Pradhan stated, “Kanchi Bijay instance says devotion is a matter of person desire and none needs BJD’s recommendation. The party leaders are making such statements to cover their own inefficiency.
Odisha: Dharmendra Pradhan sparks row with 'sweeping' remark
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