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Amid the escalating controversy over the Jagannath temple in Digha, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday wrote to his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee expressing concern over the use of 'Jagannath Dham' for the local temple.

In his letter, CM Majhi urged the West Bengal government to refrain from using the term 'Jagannath Dham' for the local temple.

"As you are well aware, Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri, Odisha, is one of the Char Dhams of Hinduism and holds unparalleled religious, spiritual, and cultural significance, not just for the people of Odisha, but for millions of devotees across India and the world. ...