Puri, Aug. 17 -- The decision of Odisha Government to implement certain recommendations of Justice B.P. Das Commission regarding the safety and security of devotees at Puri Srimandir sparked widespread resentment among servitors as well as local residents on Saturday.
The resentment is particularly over the decision of removal of structures around the temple up to 75 meters from the boundary on all sides of the Srimandir to facilitate free movement of devotees as recommended by the B.P.Das Commission. Odisha Cabinet on Friday approved to implement the recommendations of the Commission.
"A lot of important offices, houses and other religious institutions are located within 75mts along the boundary wall of Puri Srimandir. It seems that the ...