Bhubaneswar, Dec 26 (FN Representative) A 50- member delegation from Puri on Tuesday invited Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to the inaugural function of Sri Mandir Parikrama Corridor to be held on January 17 next. The delegation, composed of all members of the Sri Jagannath Temple Managing Committee, senior Sevayats, Sri Mandir Administration and officials of the Puri District administration called on Patnaik at his residence Naveen Niwas and invited him in a traditional way.
Thanking the Sevayats for the invitation, the Chief Minister gave rice and betel nut to them for Lord Jaganath. Patnaik said the Sri Mandir Parikrama corridor project is the work of Sevayats, people of Puri and assured that the state government will provide all necessary assistance for the pious work. The sevayats wished the Chief Minister a long life. 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman V K Pandian said the Sri Mandir Parikrama Corridor project was made possible due to the sacrifice of the people of Puri. He said the Chief Minister will do whatever is required for the development of Puri and the welfare of sevayats.