Bhubaneswar, 18 October (H.S.): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo and Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das expressed grief over the stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Chorbagan, Kolkata, which claimed 19 lives and left several others injured.

The incident occurred during Durga Puja celebrations in West Bengal, triggering grief across the country.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his condolences in a post on X, saying he was deeply saddened by the tragic incident. He conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath for eternal peace for the departed souls and a speedy recovery for the injured.

Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed sorrow over the loss of lives. He extended his condolences to the grieving families and prayed for their strength to cope with the tragedy. He also wished a swift recovery for those injured in the incident.

Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo said he was deeply anguished by the stampede at the Durga Puja pandal in Chorbagan. He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. He also invoked the blessings of Maa Durga for the safety and well-being of everyone during the festive season.

OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das expressed deep sorrow over the deaths and extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. He also wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the stampede.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda