Odisha Government Refutes Rahul Gandhi's Claims on Rath Yatra

The Odisha government has firmly rejected allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi that Lord Jagannath's chariots in Puri were stopped for industrialist Gautam Adani. Odisha's Law Minister labeled the comments as baseless and maintained that Adani's visit occurred after the chariots had been halted.

Clarifying the situation, the Law Minister cited overcrowding and the uncontrolled pulling of the chariots as reasons for the delay during the Rath Yatra festival. He stated that such allegations only demonstrate political foolishness, as Adani and his family visited Puri a day later.

Political figures across party lines scoffed at the Congress' claims, further interpreting it as mere political theatre. They reiterated that neither external influences nor individuals could alter the sacred procession's course unless willed by Lord Jagannath himself.

(With inputs from agencies.)