Bhubaneshwar, Aug. 12 -- Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday slammed Bharatiya Janata party government in Odisha after a 13 year old girl, who allegedly immolated herself in Odisha's Bargarh district, succumbed to burn injuries on Monday, alleging, "administration is failing to create confidence in the system where our daughters feel safe, valued and heard".

Highlighting disturbingly similar incidents, Patnaik noted that four girls have died in similar incidents within a month.

In the X post, Former Chief Minister wrote, "Deeply saddened, shocked and anguished to know that another girl from Gaesilat, Bargarh has died after setting herself on fire. My condolences for the young girl and prayers are with the family membe...