• Feedback
  • RSS Feed
  • Sitemap
Ommcom News
  • Home
  • Odisha
  • Nation
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Science & Tech
  • Photo Gallery
  • ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ ପଢନ୍ତୁ
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Odisha
  • Nation
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Science & Tech
  • Photo Gallery
  • ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ ପଢନ୍ତୁ
No Result
View All Result
Odisha News, Odisha Breaking News, Odisha Latest News || Ommcom News
Home Nation

When A Young PM Modi Led ‘Swayambhu Rath Yatra’ Amid Restrictions

OMMCOM NEWS by OMMCOM NEWS
July 7, 2024
in Nation

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his greetings on the occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, sharing a video of his previous visits to Puri, Odisha.

“Greetings on the start of the sacred Rath Yatra. We bow to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and pray that His blessings constantly remain upon us,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.

Reflecting on the Rath Yatra of Gujarat in 1985, Modi Archives recounted how PM Modi “refused to accept the Congress-imposed ban” on the yatra due to communal violence.

“In 1985-86, in an attempt to appease their voter base, the incumbent Congress government in Gujarat imposed a ban on the 101st Jagannath Rath Yatra. Bans and curfews during the Jagannath Rath Yatra were common under Congress rule. However, a determined young man refused to accept this ban and made efforts to defy it. Behind the scenes, preparations for the yatra continued. The chariot was readied, and Mahaprabhu was placed upon it,” Modi Archives said in a post on X.

During this yatra, an incident led to the state government’s restrictions becoming ineffective. When the police tried to re-route the procession, the elephants involved in the festival broke free of their restraints, pulling the chariot forward.

The Jagannath Rath Yatra then proceeded with a grand procession led by Narendra Modi, earning the name ‘Swayambhu Rath Yatra.’

After Narendra Modi became the Chief Minister of Gujarat in 2001, the Rath Yatra has been celebrated in the state every year with great pomp and enthusiasm, with thousands of devotees participating in the journey of Lord Jagannath.

In accordance with traditions, Modi also participated in the ceremonial cleaning of the road where the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balram, and Subhadra pass.

(IANS)

Tags: Narendra Modi
ShareTweetSendSharePinShareSend
Previous Post

Double Delight For India At Asian Doubles Squash

Next Post

Specific Windows For IPL As Well As Tests Will Make Players’ Decision Making Easier: Cummins

Related Posts

Nation

Prashant Kishor Says Jan Suraj Party Will Sweep Bihar, Calls Nitish’s Metro Inauguration His Last

October 6, 2025
Nation

Essential For Large Asian Economies To Work Together To Drive Trade: Amitabh Kant

October 6, 2025
Nation

Vijay Deverakonda Says ‘All Is Well’ After His Car Meets With An Accident, Admits His Head Hurts

October 6, 2025
Nation

Results Of Fresh WBSSC Recruitment Exam Likely To Be Published At Month-End

October 6, 2025
Nation

NHRC Orders Probe Into Spurious Cough Syrup After 12 Child Deaths In MP And Rajasthan

October 6, 2025
Nation

Bihar Polls: BJP Leaders Welcome Two-Phase Polls

October 6, 2025
Next Post
Pat Cummins

Specific Windows For IPL As Well As Tests Will Make Players' Decision Making Easier: Cummins

Rath Yatra: End Of 'Chhera Pahanra' Ritual Marks The Start Of Chariot Pulling

'Double-Engine Government' Works For Welfare Of Society: Haryana CM

Khimji
OMC
  • Feedback
  • RSS Feed
  • Sitemap

© 2025 - Ommcom News. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Odisha
  • Nation
  • World
  • Sports
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Videos
  • Science & Tech
  • Photo Gallery
  • ଓଡ଼ିଆରେ ପଢନ୍ତୁ

© 2025 - Ommcom News. All Rights Reserved.