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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee takes part in Maha Yajna ahead of inauguration of Shri Jagannath Temple in Digha

ANI April 29, 2025 436 views

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee participated in a Maha Yajna ceremony before the inauguration of the Digha Jagannath Temple. She praised the temple's craftsmanship and emphasized its inclusivity for all religions. BJP leaders Sukanta Majumdar and Suvendu Adhikari criticized her, calling the move political ahead of state elections. The temple will officially open to the public with a cultural program on April 30.

"The architectural works in the temple are very well crafted. Teams from ISKCON have arrived." - Mamata Banerjee"
Purba Medinipur, April 29: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took part in Maha Yajna ahead of the inauguration of Shri Jagannath Temple in Digha, Purba Medinipur on Tuesday.

Key Points

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Mamata Banerjee attends pre-inauguration rituals at Digha Jagannath Temple

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BJP accuses her of politicizing Hindu sentiments

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Temple to open for all religions

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Cultural event planned for inauguration day

The temple would be inaugurated on Wednesday.

CM Mamata Banerjee said, "The architectural works in the temple are very well crafted. Teams from ISKCON has arrived. People from every religion have come here. The program will start tomorrow at 2:30 and the doors will open at 3:00 pm. After that, temple will be opened to the general public. People from every religion can visit the temple. There will be a cultural event tomorrow."

Earlier on April 27, Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar asserted that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was trying to win the upcoming state Assembly elections by "climbing on the shoulders" of Lord Jagannath.

The remarks were made by Majumdar as West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is set to inaugurate Digha Jagannath Temple on April 30.

"Police did not reach Murshidabad for 4 hours, and because of this, Chandan and Hargobind Das were killed. On one side, you are killing Hindus, and on the other side, you are constructing temples. Constructing temples or mosques is not the job of the government. For the Ayodhya Ram temple, funds were raised by the people. For the Jagannath Temple in Digha, people should raise funds. Why does the state government have to get involved in this? Mamata Banerjee is trying to win the elections by climbing on the shoulders of Lord Jagannath," Sukanta Majumdar told reporters.

Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari had blamed Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for the 'migration' of Hindu families from Murshidabad.

Adhkari, while speaking to ANI, hit out at the TMC-led West Bengal government over the new Jagannath temple in Digha, saying that Mamata Banerjee is anti-Hindu.

"Mamata Banerjee is a fake Hindu. Do not mislead Hindu people. The Hindus make Hindu temples. Mamata Banerjee is anti-Hindu. Because of her, the Hindu people of Murshidabad are migrating from here," Adhikari said.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Beautiful initiative by CM Mamata Banerjee! It's heartwarming to see religious harmony being promoted. The temple looks stunning from the pictures I've seen. Can't wait to visit soon 🙏
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the temple construction, I do wonder about the timing with elections coming up. Maybe the government should focus more on basic infrastructure first? Just my honest thought.
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Ananya M.
The architecture looks amazing! So proud of our cultural heritage being preserved and celebrated. Planning to attend the cultural event tomorrow with my family ❤️
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Sourav D.
Why is everything being politicized? Can't we just appreciate a new place of worship without bringing elections into it? The temple will benefit devotees regardless of who built it.
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Neha P.
As someone from Digha, this temple will be great for tourism in our area. The beaches plus now this spiritual destination - perfect combo for visitors! 👍
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Debashish R.
The most beautiful part is CM's statement that people from all religions are welcome. That's the true spirit of Bengal's syncretic culture. Let's keep politics aside and celebrate this moment.

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