Odisha BJP has alleged that 5T and Nabin Odisha chairman VK Pandian “allowed a beef promoter” YouTuber into the premises of Jagannath Mandir in Puri and demanded “swift and severe consequences”. The BJP shared the purported picture of the YouTuber, recognized as Kamiya Jani, consuming at a restaurant and the caption written “and if you eat beef, try out the parampuri and beef curry”. The social gathering’s X deal with additionally shared her image with Pandian on the temple the place each of them are seen becoming a member of fingers in entrance of the ‘mahaprasad’.
“The sacred sanctity of Puri Srimandir, rich with historical and spiritual heritage, has been shamefully disregarded by VK Pandian, the chairman of 5T, who callously allowed a beef promoter into the revered premises of Jagannath Mandir. @bjd_odisha remains indifferent to the sentiments of Odia and the sanctity of Jagannath Culture! Those responsible must face swift and severe consequences,” BJP Odisha tweeted.
YouTuber points clarification
Jani issued a clarification and mentioned that she has by no means eaten beef in her life, and her mission is to take Indian tradition to the world.
“Woke up to this strange article in the newspaper questioning my visit to Jagannath temple. Not that anyone has reached out to me yet but just here to clarify that I don’t and have never eaten Beef. As an Indian, my mission is to take Indian culture and heritage to the world. I have been visiting all the Jyotirlingas and char dhams of India what a privilege it’s been!” she mentioned.
Temple refutes BJP’s allegations
Shree Jagannatha Temple Office, Puri took to X, and mentioned that if there may be any proof, it ought to be put forth and will likely be investigated and action will likely be taken.
“The allegation made by a certain political party about a YouTube influencer taking a camera to the temple premises is completely baseless. There is no truth in this. If anyone has any evidence, if they present it, it will be investigated and necessary action will be taken,” the deal with posted on X.
