ରତ୍ନଭଣ୍ଡାର ଗଣତି-ମଣତିକୁ ନେଇ ଆଇନ ମନ୍ତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ବଡ଼ ବୟାନ: ତାଲିକା ସାର୍ବଜନୀନ ହେବନି

According to the Odia news outlet Dharitri, Odisha's Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has announced that the detailed inventory list of the Ratna Bhandar, the sacred treasury of the Jagannath Temple in Puri, will not be made public. The statement follows the ongoing process of counting and cataloging the gold, silver, and precious gemstones stored within the temple's vaults.

Minister Harichandan clarified that while the counting and documentation process is being conducted with transparency and diligence, the final list of the temple's assets will remain confidential. The government's decision aims to maintain the sanctity of the temple's holdings and prevent potential security risks associated with disclosing the specific details of the deity's ornaments.

The Ratna Bhandar has been a subject of significant public and political interest in Odisha, with various groups calling for a transparent audit of its contents. The current inventory process was initiated to ensure an accurate record of the temple's wealth, which has remained largely uncounted for decades. The government maintains that the process is being handled by a designated committee to ensure accuracy and accountability.

As the counting process nears completion, the government's stance on keeping the inventory private is expected to draw further discussion from stakeholders and devotees. The administration has emphasized that all procedures are being followed in accordance with the established protocols for the management of the Jagannath Temple's assets.