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Following the tragic death of three devotees in a recent stampede near Gundicha Temple during Rath Yatra in the Puri pilgrimage town, political tension is rising in Odisha. Opposition parties BJD and Congress strongly criticised the State government's response, demanding accountability and stricter action to prevent future mishaps, on Monday.

According to sources, the three stampede deaths at Saradhabali near the Gundicha Temple have triggered a political uproar in the State. The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has severely criticised the Odisha government for allegedly 'mishandling the situation', announcing plans to raise the issue in b...