Dehradun, July 16 -- Following the press conference by Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi today, Congress leader Ganesh Godiyal reacted sharply when media-persons sought clarification regarding the earlier deployment roster of accused employee Pramod Nautiyal. The controversy stems from allegations levelled by BKTC Chairman Hemant Dwivedi on Monday, accusing Godiyal of irregularities. In response, Godiyal challenged Dwivedi to a joint press conference. Yesterday, he had organised a press meet, placed a chair beside him bearing Dwivedi's name and waited for him to attend, but Dwivedi did not turn up.

When asked about documents released by Dwivedi showing that during his tenure as Chairman, the Board had appointed Nautiya...