May 20th 2024.
In Berhampur, a small village in Odisha, a tragic event took place last week. A 28-year-old BJP worker named Dillip Pahan lost his life in a violent clash with BJD supporters. The incident occurred over the placement of posters for political candidates in the village of Srikrushnasaranapur.
Despite the loss of their beloved family member, Dillip's family members were determined to exercise their right to vote in the ongoing elections. Under tight security measures, his widow Sabitri and father Rama Chandra Pahan, along with two other family members, went to their local polling station in their village. This village falls under the Khallikote assembly seat and Aska parliamentary constituency.
Rama Chandra Pahan, Dillip's father, shared that they initially had no plans of voting due to the grief and sadness they were experiencing. However, they later decided to fulfill their democratic duty and cast their votes. It was a bittersweet moment for the family, knowing that Dillip could not be there with them.
Meanwhile, Dillip's younger brother, who was also involved in the clash and sustained injuries, is currently receiving treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. The village was under the protection of a platoon of central armed police forces, and regular patrolling was carried out. Thankfully, the voting process went smoothly and without any untoward incidents.
According to sources, out of the 1,071 eligible voters in the village, more than 650 have cast their votes as of 5:30 pm. This shows the determination and resilience of the villagers, despite the tragic event that occurred in their community.
Authorities have taken swift action in response to the clash, with a total of 11 arrests made so far. An SIT (Special Investigation Team) has been formed to investigate the incident further. However, Sabitri Pahan, the widow of the deceased BJP worker, expressed her dissatisfaction, stating that the main culprits responsible for her husband's death have yet to be arrested. She claims that around 40 people were involved in the clash and urges the authorities to take immediate action.
In the midst of mourning their loved one, Dillip's family was able to fulfill their duty as responsible citizens by casting their votes. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of peaceful and respectful political discourse, especially during election season. Let us hope that justice will prevail, and such tragic events can be prevented in the future.
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