Bhubaneswar, Oct. 6 -- Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik expressed deep concern over the law and order situation in Cuttack, where a curfew continues. Patnaik appealed to people to maintain calm.
Patnaik said Odisha has always been a peace-loving state and that the people of Cuttack have always cherished harmony and goodwill.
The BJD supremo and former Chief Minister urged everyone to uphold peace and unity in the city during this tense period.
Cuttack Mayor Subash Singh described the incident that occurred during the immersion of Durga idols as "most unfortunate."He said Cuttack, with its proud 1,000-year-old heritage, should not allow its peaceful atmosphere to be disturbed. The Mayor also supported the administration's decision to i...