Odisha CM criticised over demolition of heritage structures
The Hindu
The controversy over development around temples in Odisha continues to rage as Bharatiya Janata Party MP Aparajita Sarangi has come down heavily on the Naveen Patnaik government saying development cannot be taken up at the cost of centuries old heritage structures.
“In the name of beautification, some of the most sacred mutts of Puri such as Emar Matha, Mangu Matha, Languli Matha, Uttar Parshwa Matha and Dakshin Parswa Matha have been demolished and razed on to the ground,” said Ms .Sarangi in a strongly worded letter to Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
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