Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Odisha CM alleges conspiracy in missing Laxmananda Saraswati murder report
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has accused the previous government of a well-planned conspiracy in the disappearance of a report on the murder of VHP leader Laxmananda Saraswati.
The report, which was submitted in 2016, has allegedly gone missing during the change of government in 2024.
The current government has handed over the investigation to the CID Crime Branch and is taking steps to expose the conspiracy.
The government also plans to name a medical college and hospital after Saraswati and has sanctioned funds for constructing a girls' hostel near his ashram.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi alleges a well-planned conspiracy in the disappearance of the Laxmananda Saraswati murder report.
The report was submitted in 2016 and allegedly went missing during the change of government in 2024.
The current government has handed over the investigation to the CID Crime Branch.
The government plans to name a medical college and hospital after Saraswati and has sanctioned Rs 13 crore for a girls' hostel near his ashram.
Saraswati's contributions to the development of Kandhamal district and his work for girls' education were highlighted.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, VHP leader Laxmananda Saraswati
- What
- Disappearance of the inquiry commission’s report on the killing of Laxmananda Saraswati
- When
- The report was submitted in 2016 and allegedly went missing in 2024.
- Where
- Odisha, India
- Why
- To expose the conspiracy behind the disappearance of the report and honor Saraswati's contributions.
Odisha Government
Previous Government
Disappearance of the report
Odisha Government
The disappearance of the report is a well-planned conspiracy and the government is taking steps to expose it.
Previous Government
The previous government failed to protect Saraswati and take action against the culprits.
- Laxmananda Saraswati
- VHP leader assassinated in 2008, leading to communal violence in Kandhamal.
- Inquiry Commission
- Headed by Justice AS Naidu, submitted its report in 2016.
- Report Disappearance
- Allegedly gone missing during the change of government in 2024.
- Current Government Action
- Handed over the investigation to the CID Crime Branch.
- Government Medical College and Hospital
- To be named after Laxmananda Saraswati.
- Girls' Hostel
- Rs 13 crore sanctioned for constructing a 300-bedded girls' hostel near the ashram.