Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo and other leaders on Saturday expressed deep grief over the tragic stampede during Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata that left 19 devotees dead and several others injured.
The incident occurred at a Durga Puja pandal in Chorbagan, West Bengal, sending shockwaves across the country during the festive season.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi took to X and wrote: “Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic stampede in Kolkata. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath grant eternal peace to the departed souls and bless the injured with a speedy recovery.”
Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed his sorrow, stating: “Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic loss of so many lives in the stampede at the Durga Puja pandal in #Kolkata. My thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families who have lost their near and dear ones. May the families have enough strength to bear the loss and praying for the swift recovery of those who sustained injuries.”
Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo shared his anguish in a post: “Deeply anguished by the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata’s Chorbagan, West Bengal. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in this devastating incident. I pray for the swift recovery of the injured and for the safety and well-being of all those affected. May Maa Durga give strength to the grieving families and protect everyone in this sacred season of devotion.”
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das also conveyed his condolences: “Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in the stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Chorbagan, Kolkata. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wish a speedy recovery to all those injured.”
Leaders across party lines in Odisha have united in mourning the loss of lives and have prayed for the recovery of the injured as the festival of devotion continues.
