“‘Appalled at propaganda: Lord Jagannath Temple Secretary debunks allegations of discrimination against President Murmu. Here is what he told OpIndia”, Opindia, June 26, 2023:
“On June 26, Ravinder Nath Pradhan, Secretary, Sree Neelachala Seva Sangha, Jagannath Temple, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, debunked the allegations of discrimination against President Droupadi Murmu. Speaking to OpIndia, Pradhan said he was informed about the misinformation on social media that the President was not allowed in Garbhgrih of the Temple as she belongs to the Scheduled Tribes community.
He said, “There is no place for discrimination at Lord’s home. I felt appalled by the level of propaganda being spread online. I was informed about it yesterday. By spreading such lies, these elements are creating hurdles in future temple visits of the President.”
OpIndia had a detailed conversation with Pradhan on the matter. When questioned about President’s visit, he informed us that it was the day of Jagannath Yatra and happened to be President’s birthday too…..”
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