Puri, July 2: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced a two-day holiday for the upcoming Rath Yatra on July 7 and 8, marking a special occasion after 53 years. 

Chairing a high-level meeting to review preparations for the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath and his siblings in Puri, Majhi highlighted the significance of this rare two-day festival, last observed in 1971.

"As the Rath Yatra will span two days, I direct the officers concerned to declare public holidays on these days," said Majhi.
CM Majhi urged all officials to cooperate and ensure smooth conduct of the festival.

The meeting, attended by two Deputy Chief Ministers, K V Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, along with several ministers and senior officials, marked the final coordination meeting for the smooth conduct of the Rath Yatra.

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