A big mistake in a West Bengal government ad about the new Jagannath Temple in Digha has caused a political uproar. The BJP has strongly criticized the ruling TMC for the embarrassing error.
The ad, printed in a local newspaper, had a big mistake. It said “Female Vibrators in Digha” instead of “devotees” when talking about the opening of the temple. This typo quickly spread online, and many people, including opposition leaders, criticized it.
The ad was meant to show Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s work to make Digha a popular place for both tourists and spiritual visitors, with the Jagannath Temple as a main attraction. But the mistake caused embarrassment for the government.
BJP Slams TMC Over Digha Temple Row
The BJP has strongly criticized the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after an advertisement for the opening of the new Jagannath Cultural Complex in Digha caused outrage. BJP leader Amit Malviya called it a “shameful mistake” and said the ad included “inappropriate content” that disrespected a holy site.
It is deeply disgraceful that the Mamata Banerjee government’s advertisements for the inauguration of the Jagannath Cultural Complex in Digha appeared to promote inappropriate content. This is a deliberate insult to Hindu sentiments and a profound disrespect to the devotees of… pic.twitter.com/YPhctxZZG5
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 1, 2025
Growing Tensions Over “Jagannath Dham” Name for Digha Temple
At the same time, many Jagannath devotees in Odisha are upset. They believe that only the 12th-century Jagannath Temple in Puri should be called “Jagannath Dham.” It is one of Hinduism’s most sacred places, and they feel that the West Bengal government is disrespecting its special status by giving the same name to the new Digha temple.
The controversy has turned into a bigger debate about religion, regional pride, and politics. Many religious leaders and devotees in Odisha are now demanding that the Digha temple stop using the name “Jagannath Dham.”
TMC Yet to Respond Officially
The TMC has not released an official statement about the advertisement mistake. However, some sources say the problem may have happened during printing. As anger increases, the government is under more pressure to explain what happened and respond to the concerns of the devotees.
