Odisha CM Responds to Rath Yatra Tragedy with Sweeping Reforms and Enhanced Security
Introduction The Rath Yatra, one of India’s most revered religious festivals, draws millions of devotees to Puri, Odisha, each year to celebrate the divine journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. However, the 2025 Rath Yatra was marred by a tragic stampede near the Gundicha Temple on June 29, which claimed three lives … Read more