Allegations of Irregularities in Central Puja Committee Election
Rourkela, September 30, 2026 (SatyaNewsAlert): Tension and resentment have reportedly surfaced over allegations of irregularities in the election of the Central Puja Committee.
Members of more than a dozen puja committees have alleged that their names were removed from the voter list ahead of the election. The deletion of the names has triggered dissatisfaction and raised questions over the fairness and transparency of the electoral process.
Following the allegations, representatives of the affected puja committees approached the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) office and submitted a complaint seeking intervention.
The matter has reportedly been taken up for inquiry to ascertain the circumstances under which the names were removed from the voter list and whether there were any irregularities in the preparation of the electoral roll.
The allegations have created tension among members of various puja committees, with the affected groups demanding a transparent inquiry and appropriate action based on the findings.
