HC Asks Clarification Regarding Jagannath Temple Issue

After a long war of words between politicians of the ruling BJD and the opposition BJP over the construction work around the 12th century shrine, the high court has finally intervened and asked response from the Odisha state government and the Archaeological Survey of India.

While the construction work is still going on, there was a lot of confusion regarding the permission from the ASI. After the High Court asked for clarification, Congress MLA Sura Routray said, “High Court saved Shree Jaggannath Temple. “