Naveen Patnaik condemns attack on Pratap Jena
Bhubaneswar: Tension gripped Odisha’s political circles after an armed attack late Friday night at the residence of senior BJD leader and former minister Pratap Jena.
The incident has sparked outrage, with Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik condemning the assault as a direct attack on democracy.
Patnaik alleged that the violence was carried out by miscreants backed by those who used money power to influence the recent Rajya Sabha elections.
He described the attack as a reflection of collapsing governance and law enforcement, calling it a shameful example of misrule.
Demanding swift and strict action, Patnaik urged the Chief Minister to intervene immediately and restore order.
He emphasised that democracy cannot survive under intimidation and violence, pressing for accountability and the arrest of the culprits.
The incident has intensified political tensions in Odisha, raising questions about law and order in the state.