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As Odisha prepares for the world-famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, a serious administrative lapse is under the spotlight. It has been over nine months since the tenure of the previous Shri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee ended, yet the formation of a new committee remains pending. This unprecedented delay has raised concerns, most notably from Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb himself.
In an exclusive interview with OTV, the Gajapati Maharaja-considered the foremost servitor of Lord Jagannath, termed the inordinate delay 'historic' and expressed disappointment over the government's inaction, despite repeated requests...