BJP leader Sambit Patra apologizes for his comment on Lord Jagannath and plans to fast for three days as a form of repentance.

In the midst of continuous criticism from political parties regarding his recent comment about Lord Jagannath, Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson and Puri Lok Sabha candidate Sambit Patra took the opportunity to apologize for his mistake and seek forgiveness. In a heartfelt video message, he expressed his deep remorse for the slip of tongue that led to the unintentional remark. As a gesture of repentance, he announced that he will observe a three-day fast.

"I am deeply pained by my mistake regarding Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath Ji. I bow down at the feet of Mahaprabhu Sri Jagannath Ji and seek forgiveness," Patra wrote in a social media post, expressing his sincere regret for his error.

During an interview with a local television channel, Patra had mistakenly stated that Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This statement caused a wave of backlash, with the ruling Biju Janata Dal party condemning it as an insult to Lord Jagannath and all Odias worldwide.

"The Lord is the greatest symbol of Odia pride. Calling Mahaprabhu a bhakta of another human being is completely unacceptable. I strongly denounce the statement made by the BJP Puri Lok Sabha candidate and I urge the BJP to refrain from involving the Lord in any political discourse. This has deeply hurt the pride of Odias and will not be forgotten or forgiven easily," Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik wrote on social media, expressing his disappointment with the remark.

Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannatha is considered the Lord of the Universe. Therefore, labeling him as a devotee of someone else is considered an insult to the Lord and has caused great hurt to the sentiments of millions of Jagannatha followers and Odias across the globe.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also joined in the criticism, calling the statement the "height of arrogance." He strongly condemned the statement and expressed his disapproval of the BJP's belief that they are above the Lord. He also stated that labeling God as a devotee of Modi ji is a grave insult to the Almighty.

In conclusion, Patra's apology and announcement to observe a fast as a form of penance show his sincere repentance for his mistake. However, the incident has caused great disappointment and hurt among the people of Odisha and will not be easily forgotten.

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