Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and BJD president Naveen Patnaik Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.
At least 17 people died and 25 others were injured in a stampede at Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata. One of the injured is in critical condition.
Taking to X, Chief Minister Majhi said: “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 in the Odisha Assembly, Naveen Patnaik, also condoled the loss of lives in the stampede.
“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,” Patnaik said.
(PTI News)
