Bhubaneswar: Amid representations from people’s representatives, the Cuttack administration on Monday decided to submit an affidavit, informing the Orissa High Court about holding the historic Bali Jatra at both upper ground in Killa Maidan and the lower ground on Mahanadi riverbed near Gadgadia Ghat.

This followed a meeting at the residence of Cuttack Collector Dattatreya Bhausaheb Shinde, which was attended by different stakeholders. “Over the next 4-5 days, we will develop a plan to ensure public safety while addressing parking and traffic concerns. We will then submit an affidavit in the HC on October 9. If the court agrees to the plan, then Bali Jatra will also be held on the upper ground,” the collector told the media. ADVERTISEMENT

Earlier this month, the administration had decid

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