Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Odisha Minister Urges No Politicizing of Rath Yatra After Stampede Deaths
Following deaths in a stampede during the Rath Yatra festival, the opposition wants the Law Minister to quit.
The minister has responded by asking the opposition not to make the festival a political issue, pointing to past issues during their time in power.
The opposition blames the minister for problems, including the stampede and delays.
Odisha Law Minister urged not to politicize Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra.
Opposition parties BJD and Congress demanded Minister's resignation.
Demands followed a stampede near Gundicha Temple, resulting in deaths.
Minister responded to accusations of irregularities and negligence during the festival.
The Jagannath Temple functions under the Odisha government's law department.
- Who
- Odisha Law Minister and opposition parties BJD and Congress.
- What
- Odisha Law Minister requested opposition not to politicize Rath Yatra affairs.
- When
- Following a stampede during the festival.
- Where
- Puri, Odisha.
- Why
- After the opposition demanded his resignation following deaths from a stampede during the Rath Yatra.
Opposition (BJD and Congress)
Law Minister
Minister's Accountability
Opposition (BJD and Congress)
The Minister is responsible for irregularities and negligence during the Rath Yatra which led to the stampede.
Law Minister
The Minister should resign due to failures in properly organizing the Rath Yatra.
- Event
- Rath Yatra
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Department
- Odisha Law Department
- Minister
- Prithiviraj Harichandan
- Opposition Demands
- Minister's resignation