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Jagannath a 'Modi bhakt', says BJP's Puri pick, sparks outrage
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BJP's candidate from Puri Lok Sabha constituency Sambit Patra apologizes for calling Jagannath a 'bhakt of Modi' during a campaign trip. Opposition demands apology, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik criticizes the statement, and Delhi CM joins the outcry. Patra clarifies the remark as unintentional and emphasizes unity as devotees of...
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Published on May 21, 2024 - 03:30
‘Lord Jagannath Bhakt Of PM Modi’: BJP's Sambit Patra Sparks Major Controversy | Watch!
Sambit Patra, BJP's Lok Sabha candidate in Odisha's Puri seat, sparked controversy by proclaiming "Lord Jagannath is Modi's devotee" after a rally with PM Modi. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the statement, calling it an insult to Lord Jagannath and Odia pride. Patra apologized, citing a "slip of the tongue" due to heat. The incident underscores the sensitivity of mixing religion and politics.
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