Naveen Patnaik Condemns Attack on BJD Worker Rashmi Parija, Urges Strict Action Against Culprits

By A Staff Reporter

Bhubaneswar | Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief Naveen Patnaik strongly condemned the brutal attack on party worker Rashmi Parija in Jagatsinghpur, calling it an “organized and deadly” act that reflects the alarming rise of violence against women in Odisha.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Patnaik expressed deep concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. “I strongly condemn the organized and deadly attack on Rashmi Parija, a worker of the Biju Janata Dal, in Jagatsinghpur. Such incidents of increasing violence against women are absolutely unacceptable,” he wrote.

Patnaik said the growing sense of unrest in “peaceful Odisha” was causing fear among citizens and urged the authorities to take swift and decisive measures. “Anti-social individuals are not afraid to commit crimes. Law and order are being disrupted. The government should take strict action against the culprits and maintain public trust in the legal system,” he added.