By Our Correspondent
NEW DELHI/BHUBANESWAR: Union PNG-Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and BJP National VP-Spokesperson, Baijayant Panda were on Monday welcomed Supreme Court Verdict on Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra .
RathYatra is not just a festival but it is an inseparable emotion for Odias. Lord Jagannath evokes unwavering love, devotion and reverence. Sincere gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, HM Amit Shah and the Supreme Court for upholding the sentiment of 4.5 crore Odias and honouring the faith of crores of Jagannath devotees across the globe, said PNG-Steel Minister Pradhan
“I welcome the momentous decision of SC to allow RathYatra celebrations in Puri without the congregation of devotees. When it comes to matters of faith, traditions and sentiments of crores of people, PM Narendra Modi’s government has always led from the front to uphold them. I also thank HH Shankaracharya Maharaj of Jagad Guru Shankaracharya Swami Shree Nishchalanand Saraswati ji ..संदेश , Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb ji, Chhatisa Niyog, Sevayat Samaj, govt. of Odisha, people of Odisha and millions of devotees of Mahaprabhu Jagannath for their prayers, efforts and perseverance. Jai Jagannath,” Pradhan twitted.
“Jai Jagannath!SC review petition successful, the original, the largest RathaJatra will happen after all, of course with public health precautions,” twitted former MP, Panda.“Lord Jagannath wishes that his Rath Yatra should be held. Very happy on Supreme Courts direction to hold Rath Yatra. Jay Jagannath,” BJP Rajya Sabha MP, Ashwini Vaishnaw twitted.