Bhubaneswar, May 6 -- The authorities of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjadeo (MSCB) University, Baripada are in for criticisms not only for the power outage during the address of President Droupadi Murmu but also for allegedly insulting former Minister Saraswati Hembram.

Hembram alleged that the university authorities have insulted her by not allowing her into the hall after inviting her to the event.

The police officials deployed at the entrance allegedly refused to let her inside the hall where the convocation programme was underway.

"I was invited to the function. I even carried the invitation card. In the scorching heat, I walked to the University from Takatpur Square on National Highway. Upon reaching here, I was told that only hold...