Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi condemned the gang-rape of an Odia medical student in Durgapur, West Bengal, calling the incident deeply painful and unacceptable.
He demanded strict legal action against the accused and urged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to ensure exemplary punishment. The student, a native of Jaleswar in Balasore district, was assaulted near her college campus.
Majhi expressed his anguish over the incident and instructed senior Odisha officials to coordinate with West Bengal authorities. He assured that the Odisha government would provide all necessary assistance to the victim’s family.
ପଶ୍ଚିମବଙ୍ଗର ଦୁର୍ଗାପୁରଠାରେ ଜଣେ ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଛାତ୍ରୀଙ୍କ ସହ ଘଟିଥିବା ଦୁର୍ଭାଗ୍ୟଜନକ ଗଣଦୁଷ୍କର୍ମ ଘଟଣା ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ନିନ୍ଦନୀୟ ଓ ପୀଡ଼ାଦାୟକ। ଏହି ଖବର ଶୁଣି ମୁଁ ଗଭୀର ଭାବେ ମର୍ମାହତ।
ଏହି ସମ୍ବେଦନଶୀଳ ଘଟଣାରେ, ଅଭିଯୁକ୍ତମାନଙ୍କ ବିରୁଦ୍ଧରେ ଆଇନ ଅନୁଯାୟୀ ଦୃଷ୍ଟାନ୍ତମୂଳକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାନୁଷ୍ଠାନ ନେବା ପାଇଁ ମୁଁ ପଶ୍ଚିମବଙ୍ଗର ମାନ୍ୟବର…— Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) October 11, 2025
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for swift justice and highlighted the emotional trauma faced by the student. He also wished her a speedy recovery and reiterated the state’s commitment to standing by her during this crisis.
Odisha CM demands action and accountability, stressing that such crimes must not go unpunished. He stated that the government would extend medical, legal, and emotional support to the family.
The incident has sparked outrage across Odisha, with citizens and leaders demanding stronger safety measures for students studying outside the state. Majhi’s statement reflects growing concern over the safety of Odia youth in other regions.
Odisha CM demands action not only as a political leader but also as a voice for justice. His intervention aims to ensure that the victim receives support and that the perpetrators face the full force of the law.
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