‘Hero-worship is road to dictatorship’: Opposition slams Sambit Patra's remarks on Lord Jagannath

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Congress party accused the BJP of exploiting religious sentiments for political gain and warned that "hero-worship is the road to dictatorship" following BJP leader Sambit Patra's controversial statement that "Lord Jagannath is a devotee of Prime Minister Modi." Patra, BJP's Puri candidate, apologized, clarifying it was a "slip...

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Published on May 21, 2024 -  03:30
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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. #SambitPatra #BJP #Odisha #OdishaElections #NaveenPatnaik #JagannathPuri #Purielections #PMModi #oneindianews #oneindiaenglish #breakingnews #englishnewslive #englishnews #latestnews #news ~PR.320~ED.101~

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