Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Odisha Deputy CM on Puri Girl's Death: Ready to Resign
The Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha said she is willing to resign many times if it could bring back the 15-year-old girl who died from burns.
The girl was buried after the incident on July 19.
The government tried to save the girl and the police investigation says that no one else was involved.
The Deputy CM attended the funeral and urged others not to use the girl's death for political gain.
Protests were held, and some people were arrested.
Odisha Deputy CM said she would resign if it could bring the deceased girl back.
The Deputy CM attended the funeral and condemned politicization of the death.
The 15-year-old girl died from burn injuries sustained on July 19.
Police investigations suggest no third-party involvement in the incident.
Youth Congress protested the death, leading to arrests at the CM's residence.
- Who
- Odisha Deputy CM, the deceased girl, police, Youth Congress members.
- What
- Comments from Odisha's Deputy CM on the death of a 15-year-old girl.
- When
- Incident on July 19, death on Saturday, and funeral.
- Where
- Bayabar village, Puri district, Odisha.
- Why
- The Deputy CM responded to calls for resignation and the ongoing investigation.
Allegations of Politicization
Government Response
Political Response
Allegations of Politicization
Opposition parties demanded resignation.
Government Response
Deputy CM denounced politics over the death.
- Deceased
- 15-year-old girl
- Incident Date
- July 19
- Death Location
- AIIMS-New Delhi
- Deputy CM
- Pravati Parida
- Protestors
- Youth Congress
Sources
Body of Puri girl brought to Odisha from Delhi
Mortal Remains of Puri Girl Arrive in Odisha from Delhi
Mortal remains of girl burnt alive by thugs arrives in Odisha
Hundreds throng Puri burn victim’s village to pay last respects
Odisha: Puri girl, who succumbed to burn injuries, laid to rest
Don’t politicise the matter, says Puri victim’s father
Puri teen burn victim laid to rest amid tight security as hundreds mourn - Telegraph India