May 16th 2024.
In a tragic turn of events, a clash between supporters of the BJD and BJP in Ganjam district, Odisha, has resulted in the death of a BJP worker and injuries to seven others. The incident occurred in Sri Krushna Saranapur village on Wednesday night, during a heated disagreement over campaign posters.
The deceased has been identified as Dilip Kumar Pahana, a resident of the village. He sadly passed away while receiving treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital. According to a police officer, the clash involved the use of sharp weapons by both sides, and the injured individuals are currently receiving treatment at a state-run hospital.
The incident has caused outrage among BJP workers, who have allegedly vandalized vehicles near the house of BJD candidate and sitting MLA Suryamani Baidya, as well as blocked roads near the police station. They are also demanding the arrest of the MLA and her husband.
Expressing his condolences to the family of the deceased, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has strongly condemned the incident, stating that such acts of violence have no place in a democratic society. He also added that he hopes the police will take swift and exemplary action against the perpetrators.
BJP president J P Nadda, who was in Bhubaneswar for a roadshow, has also expressed concern over the clash and urged for such incidents to be prevented in the future. The clash has also caught the attention of state Chief Electoral Officer Nikunja Bihari Dhal, who has instructed the district collector and superintendent of police to take immediate measures to restore peace and prevent any further violence.
Meanwhile, in the upcoming elections on May 20, Baidya will be seeking re-election from the SC-reserved Khallikote seat, while the BJP has nominated former MLA Purna Chandra Sethi. As tensions continue to rise in the village, a large police force has been deployed to maintain order. Let us hope that peace will be restored and that such senseless acts of violence will not be repeated in the future.
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