Union Home Ministry today clarified that the decision of holding the Rath Yatra in Puri will be taken by the Odisha Government keeping in mind the prevailing COVID-19 situation. However, it has allowed construction of the chariot for the religious procession.<br />'' <br />''In a letter to the Odisha Government, the Home Ministry said, the activity of chariot construction is allowed to be undertaken in the Ratha Khala, which is situated on both sides of the Grand Road in front of the Jagannath temple office and the Sri Nahar palace. The Ministry said no religious congregation should take place in the Ratha Khala and complete segregation of it should be ensured. According to the guidelines issued for the ongoing lockdown, religious congregation is strictly prohibited.<br />