CM Mohan Majhi asks for forgiveness for Saradhabali stampede like situation at Puri today
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Majhi has asked forgiveness from Jagannath lovers for the stampede like situation that occurred this morning at Sharadhabali in Puri. Taking to his X handle he wrote, “Due to the intense eagerness among devotees to have a glimpse of Mahaprabhu at Sharadhabali, an unfortunate incident occurred because of the resulting jostling and chaos. Personally, I and my government seek forgiveness from all Jagannath devotees. We express our condolences to the families of those devotees whose lives were extinguished at Sharadhabali and pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath to grant them the strength to bear this profound sorrow. This negligence is unforgivable. An immediate investigation into the security lapses will be conducted, and I have directed that necessary steps be taken to initiate exemplary action against those responsible.” He has said that the incident occurred as the devotees rushed in, to catch a glimpse of Lord Jagannath. The intense eagerness of the…
