Bhubaneswar, July 15 -- Following the death of a woman student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore who had attempted self-immolation, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Elina Dash on Tuesday accused the state government and police of covering up the incident, claiming the student had died earlier than officially declared.

Alleging a deliberate delay to coincide with President Droupadi Murmu's visit, Dash alleged the authorities tried to move the body secretly at night.

She also demanded the resignation of the Higher Education Minister and the Chief Minister, vowing statewide protests until justice is delivered.

Speaking to ANI, Elina Dash said, "They officially declared at night that she is no more, but we knew she had died when ...