Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi along with his council of ministers and other senior party leaders reached the temple in the morning and ensured opening of all the entry gates of the temple for the devotees.

Talking to media persons, CM Majhi said that there is deep resentment among the devotees regarding this matter.

"In its first decision on Wednesday, the cabinet decided to reopen the temple gates after the 'Mangal Aarti' ritual on Thursday morning. It was completed today due to the blessings of Lord Jagannath," CM Majhi said.

He also assured that the government will take all steps to resolve other issues related to the management of the temple.

CM Majhi along with other ministers had darshan of the trinity (Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra) and also did 'parikrama' around the temple.

Since Covid, devotees have been allowed to enter the 12th century temple only through the main gate (Singh Dwar). Devotees and Sevayats had several times before the previous Biju Janata Dal government demanded reopening of the entrance but to no avail.

BJP in its election manifesto has promised to reopen the doors of Jagannath temple after forming the government in the state.