Bhubaneswar, Jan. 29 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the state Assembly Naveen Patnaik have expressed deep grief over the loss of lives during a stampede at Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Wednesday.

In a post on social media platform X, CM Majhi wrote, "The news regarding the death of several devotees in the stampede that occurred along the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj is very tragic."

"May Lord Jagannath grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved families to bear the tragic loss. I also wish a speedy recovery to all the injured devotees," his post read.

Expressing grief over the tragic incident, former Chief Minister Patnaik said, "Deeply s...