The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on November 24 criticised Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, and urged him to uphold the dignity of his office. The party advised him against making any statements or remarks that could potentially diminish the respect and stature associated with his Governorship.
Governor Harichandan, a former Odisha Minister and senior BJP leader, had recently written an opinion piece in leading Odia newspaper stating that how devotees were facing unspeakable inconveniences in accessing the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri. He hinted at apparent mismanagement in the queueing system for devotees. Subsequently, the Puri police addressed the issue, and were even seen physically carrying elderly devotees inside the temple.
Addressing a press conference, BJD Rajya Sabha member Sasmit Patra said, “Over the past few days it has been seen that Chhattisgarh Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan has started expressing views on various subjects related to Odisha. This is not expected of him.”
