"Moment of great fortune": BJP Chief Nitin Nabin visits Jagannath Temple
Puri, May 18
BJP National President Nitin Nabin, accompanied by Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Monday visited Jagannath Temple in Puri to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath and the sibling deities.
Expressing profound gratitude after the recent assembly elections, Nitin Nabin stated that seeking the blessings of Lord Jagannath alongside the chief minister was a moment of great fortune as they prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the entire nation.
Speaking to the media, Nabin said, "Following the elections in West Bengal and several other states across the country, having the darshan of Lord Jagannath is a moment of great fortune for all of us. The Chief Minister and all of us have come to pray that happiness, peace, and prosperity may be granted to the people of Odisha, to the citizens of the country, and to every section of society... Just as the Prime Minister and the entire nation have continuously received the blessings of Lord Jagannath, we shall continue to bow our heads in humility, always seeking His divine grace in the future as well."
State BJP President Manmohan Samal, BJP MP Sambit Patra and senior party leaders were also present.
Earlier in the day, Nitin Nabin in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, hoisted a 100-foot-tall national flag after attending the district-level Pandit Deendayal Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan-2026 at the Asian Institute of Physical Health University campus in Jatni, Bhubaneswar.
Nabin also posted on X and said that he engaged in a meaningful dialogue with party workers on various subjects.
"Today in Bhubaneswar, I participated in the District Training Workshop organized under the 'Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Training Mega-Campaign' and engaged in a meaningful dialogue with party workers on various subjects. The BJP is the largest political party in the world, and our responsibilities are equally extensive. Guided by the spirit of 'Nation First' and prioritizing national interest above all else, every party worker is continuously advancing the resolve to serve the public," he posted.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Politicians visiting temples is a common sight, but I hope this isn't just a photo-op. The people of Odisha have high hopes from this new government. Let's see if the blessings of Lord Jagannath help them deliver on promises of jobs and infrastructure. All the best.
Interesting blend of politics and religion as always in India. The mention of the PM's blessings from Lord Jagannath is a clever touch. But what about the common man's prayers for affordable goods and better roads? Those are the real blessings we need.
Respect for visiting the temple, but I wish our leaders would also spend time understanding ground realities. The 100-foot national flag hoisting is impressive, but let's not forget the small issues like water and electricity in rural Odisha. Jai Jagannath!
This is a classic move—seek divine blessings after an election victory. But I appreciate the inclusive language about praying for every section of society. Let's hope this government's actions match their words. The 'Nation First' slogan is good, but implementation matters. 😊
True, Lord Jagannath's blessings are powerful. But I'm skeptical about politicians using religion to gain legitimacy. The real test will be how they handle the economy and unemployment. Let's keep our leaders accountable rather than just celebrating temple visits.
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