Overview

• Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has personally overseen final preparations and participated in a maha yajna ahead of the April 30 inauguration of the Jagannath Dham in Digha.
• The ₹250 crore temple, modeled after Puri's iconic shrine, spans 20 acres and incorporates traditional Kalinga architecture, aiming to position Digha as an international pilgrimage and tourism hub.
• The Trinamool Congress has promoted the event statewide, arranging livestreams and emphasizing the cultural and spiritual significance of the project.
• Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has criticized the use of state funds, questioning whether the structure is a temple or a cultural center, and raising concerns about its management and inclusivity.
• Security has been heightened with 800 police personnel and NDRF deployment, while the abrupt cancellation of special train services to Digha has drawn allegations of political interference.