Politics in Ratha Jatra

Bhubaneswar (Surjit Kumar Dhal): It is really painful news that the world famous Puri ‘Ratha Yatra’ got stay order by the Supreme Court. All the Jagannath devotees across the universe are in sorrow. On 18th of June 2020 the Supreme Court gave stay order to the Car Festival which is scheduled on 23rd June for Coronavirus scare. The Corona patient count rapidly increases day by day.

We must have to keep faith on our Judiciary. Now a days, some irresponsible persons are blaming the State govt over the court’s decision and trying to politicize the whole matter. In my point of view, is the top court runs under Odisha govt? The court delivered the decision after realizing the actual scene of Odisha. Similarly it is believed that, all the happenings in this world are with Lord Jagannath’s wish.

Still the State govt appears before the top court and demanding positive nod for the Car festival. A review petition was filled on 19th june over the top courts decision on Ratha Jatra.  A huge preparation for the world famous festival with public control, maintaining social distance and corona management at a time seem to be very difficult in this crucial moment but after getting the demand of devotees of Mahaprabhu, The Naveen Patnaik led State govt is all set to celebrate this Jatra after the conformation of the apex court. The Supreme Court to deliver decision on Ratha jatra today.