Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], December 23 (ANI): Weighing in on a viral video of well-liked social media influencer and YouTuber Kamiya Jani chatting with BJD chief VK Pandian at Puri’s iconic Jagannath Temple, evoking an outcry from the BJP which accused her of selling ‘beef’, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday stated one ought to chorus from acts that hurts the feelings of devotees.
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The BJP’s Odisha unit on Friday known as for the arrest of the extensively adopted journey and meals blogger, questioning how a frontrunner of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) facilitated entry of the ‘beef promoter’ to the revered shrine.
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Speaking to media individuals on Saturday, the Union minister, who’s a local of Odisha, stated, “Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath holds great significance for the followers of Sanatan Dharma and all fellow Odiyas. No one should do anything that hurts the sentiments of Lord Jagannath’s devotees. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, no one should play with the sentiments of the Odiyas and the followers of our revered deity.”
Adding to the refrain for the influencer’s arrest, Jatin Mohanty, the overall secretary of the BJP in Odisha, stated she must be put behind bars underneath IPC Section 295 for ‘hurting’ the non secular sentiments of Hindus.
“It has come to light that BJD leader VK Pandian along with YouTuber Kamiya Jani made a video on tasting of ‘Mahaprasad’ at Puri’s Jagannath temple. The same Kamiya Jani had earlier posted a video consuming beef. Beef-eaters are strictly not allowed inside Jagannath temple,” the BJP chief stated.
“We demand that a case be registered against them under Section 295 of IPC for hurting religious sentiments. We will move court if she’s not arrested,” he warned.
Mohanty alleged additional that her go to to the temple was filmed on a video digital camera, which is banned by the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA).
However, BJD MP Manas Mangaraj dismissed the allegations, claiming that the Union Minister was needlessly stoking a row over the incident.
“BJP government under PM Modi and Union HM Amit Shah have appointed Kamiya Jani to do films on Hindu heritage and temples. She has gone to Chardham and Ayodhya Ram Temple to see Ram Lalla too. And all of you love her for it and posted in your social media,” Mangaraj posted from his official X deal with on Saturday.
“Now Dharmendra Pradhan, please tell us what is your issue with her. Or it’s simply intolerance to the huge work completion for Sri Mandir that you are unable to bear?” the BJP chief added in his submit.
“Why are you making fake news and trying to insult people’s intelligence? Why do you want to put down Odisha and the people of Odisha by your consistent lies and falsehood?” the BJD chief posted, hitting out at Pradhan.
“This is really shameful that you yourself liked and promoted posts on Hindu temples and now for Sri mandir, you have a problem,” he posted, including, “I have attached relevant posts for refreshing your kind memory bhai.”
He additionally hooked up screenshots of some clips shared by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Pradhan of their visits to the Jagannath temple. (ANI)
Source: www.hindustantimes.com
