BJD Condemns Barbaric Act by Chilika MLA
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal has strongly condemned the barbaric act by Chilika MLA Prashant Kumar Jagdev at Banapur on Saturday. In a statement BJD Rajya Sabha MP and spokesperson, Dr. Sasmit Patra said that violence has no place in democracy and such a violent act is shocking and unfortunate. Patra said that the [...]
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s ruling Biju Janata Dal has strongly condemned the barbaric act by Chilika MLA Prashant Kumar Jagdev at Banapur on Saturday.
In a statement BJD Rajya Sabha MP and spokesperson, Dr. Sasmit Patra said that violence has no place in democracy and such a violent act is shocking and unfortunate.
Patra said that the Police and administration will take the strongest action against the accused as per law.
Earlier today, the Chilika MLA allegedly plowed his car into a crowd near the Banapur block office where indirect election for the post of block chairman was underway.
Several people and ten police personnel were injured in the incident, according to reports.
Following the incident, irate people thrashed the MLA severely who was first admitted in Tangi hospital and later shifted to a hospital in Bhubaneswar. Jagadev’s car was damaged and overturned by the mob, reports added.
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