Bhubaneswar, June 15 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/Rath_Yatra_1749284771.jpg
In a bid to curb unruly incidents and provide optimum security in the upcoming Ratha Yatra 2025, the Odisha government has announced a series of strict regulatory measures, including the arrest of non-servitors found climbing the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, or Devi Subhadra.
Addressing the media on Sunday, State Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan made it clear that this year's Ratha Yatra would not allow room for violations of tradition or security breaches.
"Anyone who is not an authorised servitor and attempts to climb the chariots will face immediate arrest. We are deciding on this proposal and its enforcement...