Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Puri Bahuda Yatra Death Sparks Political Outcry
During the Puri Bahuda Yatra, a crowd surge caused one death and several injuries.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik criticized the BJP government for not ensuring safety during the event.
He said the government has not learned from past accidents and needs to make better arrangements for the remaining rituals.
The BJP government is accused of not taking the event's safety seriously.
A devotee died and several were injured in a crowd surge during the Puri Bahuda Yatra.
BJD president Naveen Patnaik criticized the BJP government for safety lapses.
Patnaik accused the government of not learning from past tragedies and relying on ad hoc arrangements.
He urged the government to make special arrangements for the remaining Rath Yatra rituals.
The incident has sparked political debate over the management of the event.
- Who
- Devotees participating in the Puri Bahuda Yatra, BJD president Naveen Patnaik, BJP government
- What
- A crowd surge during the Puri Bahuda Yatra resulted in one death and several injuries, leading to political criticism.
- When
- June 2024
- Where
- Puri, Odisha
- Why
- The incident highlighted alleged safety lapses and political blame over the management of the event.
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
BJP Government
Government Responsibility
Biju Janata Dal (BJD)
The BJP government has failed to ensure safety during the Rath Yatra, leading to repeated accidents and deaths.
BJP Government
The BJP government is working to improve safety measures but faces challenges in managing large crowds.
- Event
- Puri Bahuda Yatra
- Date
- June 2024
- Location
- Puri, Odisha
- Casualties
- 1 death, several injured
- Political Parties Involved
- Biju Janata Dal (BJD), BJP