West Bengal integrates ISKCON leader into new Jagannath temple board to boost tourism, sparks debate.

West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, has integrated Kolkata's ISKCON chief into the board of a new Jagannath temple in Digha, part of a state government project aimed at boosting tourism. The temple, modeled after the famous Puri Jagannath Temple, is nearing completion after three years, with a budget of nearly ₹250 crore. Set to open on April 30, 2025, it includes plans for a Rath Yatra and spaces for dining and retail. The project has sparked debate over state funding of religious sites.

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