Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Odisha CM Reviews Rath Yatra Arrangements Post-Stampede
The Chief Minister of Odisha went to Puri after a stampede during the Rath Yatra festival.
He wants to make sure the rest of the festival goes well.
The Law Minister spoke with temple workers about their concerns, like not being able to climb on the chariots.
The workers said they would follow all the traditions.
An investigation into the stampede has begun.
Odisha CM visited Puri to review Rath Yatra arrangements after a stampede.
The CM aims to ensure smooth completion of remaining rituals.
Law Minister discussed servitors' grievances, including chariot access.
Servitors assured the law minister they will complete rituals as per tradition.
An administrative inquiry into the stampede is underway.
- Who
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi
- What
- Odisha CM reviewed Rath Yatra arrangements after a stampede.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Puri, Odisha
- Why
- To review arrangements after a stampede
Servitors
Administration
Chariot Access
Servitors
Servitors requested access to chariots to perform rituals.
Administration
Administration restricted access to the chariots.
- Event
- Rath Yatra
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Official
- Mohan Charan Majhi
- Incident
- Stampede
- Inquiry
- Administrative inquiry into the stampede
Sources
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Cong demands Odisha CM’s resignation over Rath Yatra stampede
Rath Yatra: Administrative probe into Puri stampede begins
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