Bhubaneswar, 19 September (H.S.) : Sambalpur MP and former Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has expressed deep grief over the death of Odia devotees in a tragic accident in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh.

In a condolence message, Pradhan said he was deeply saddened and distressed by the news of the deaths of Odia devotees in the unfortunate incident. He offered prayers for the eternal peace of the departed souls and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

Pradhan also prayed to Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath to give the grieving families strength, courage and patience to cope with the immense loss.

In connection with the incident, Pradhan spoke to Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav and discussed the situation. In a social media post, he said the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister had assured him that all necessary assistance would be provided to the affected families.

Pradhan said efforts were being made to ensure that the bereaved families receive the required support during this difficult time.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Monalisa Panda