By Our Correspondent
PURI/BHUBANESWAR: The President Ramnath Kovind, who was on 3-days long Odisha visit, on Monday morning visited Lord Jagannath Temple in pilgrimage city of Puri and offered prayers. Impressed by the ongoing developmental work, President Kovind was seen happy and donated Rs 1 Lakh.
India’s First Lady Sabita Kovind, Union PNG-Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were present, when President Kovind handed over the Cheque to Shree Jagannath Temple Administration Chief Administrator, Dr Krishan Kumar.
“Today I had the opportunity to visit Mahaprabhu Jagannath with Honorable President Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the first lady of the country Mrs. Savita Kovind.On this occasion, Hon ‘ ble President of India and First Lady dedicated ₹ 1 lakhs in the development of Shri Jagannath Dham and service of Mahaprabhu.It is a very proud matter of Hindu society, Jagannath devotees and my 4.5 crore Odia brothers and sisters around the world for contributing to the holy work of increasing the grandeur of Mahaprabhu Jagannath today from #NidhiSmarpanAbhiyan We are connected,”Union PNG-Steel Minister Dharmendra Pradhan tweetded@dpradhanbjp.
