Bhubaneswar, July 15 -- The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has intensified its protest against the Odisha government over the death of Soumyashree Bisi, a student of Fakir Mohan (FM) Autonomous College in Balasore, who died after attempting self-immolation following alleged harassment.

Senior BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra today informed that a candlelight rally will be held this evening, while the party will gherao the Lok Seva Bhawan tomorrow.

"Soumyashree had gone from door to door for justice for six months, but no one listened. She ended her life out of despair. This is heartbreaking and unacceptable," said Mishra.

The regional party is demanding a judicial probe into the matter by a sitting High Court judge. It has also sought the resignat...