Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday targeted the Odisha government over the reported death of a devotee during the Bahuda Yatra in Puri, alleging that the incident reflected continued administrative failure in managing the annual Rath Yatra festivities and ensuring the safety of lakhs of pilgrims. In a statement, BJD Vice‑President and former minister Sanjay Kumar Das Burma expressed grief over the reported death of 57‑year‑old Abhiram Das of Kataka, who alleged…
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Bhubaneswar, July 24 (IANS) A devotee reportedly died due to suffocation while several others were hospitalised during the Bahuda Yatra (return journey) of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and the celestial weapon Chakraraj Sudarshan in the holy coastal town of Puri, Odisha, on Friday. According to reports, the deceased was identified as Abhiram Das (57) from Kataka district. However, the state government has yet to confirm the death officially.Sources said the devotee suddenly fel…