Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:02pm on 20 May 2024,Monday Politics
BJP's Sambit Patra, while speaking to an Odia channel, inadvertently stirred a controversy by labeling Lord Jagannath as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's devotee. The slip of tongue remark ignited widespread condemnation from political leaders, including Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who deemed it an insult to the revered deity. Congress demanded an apology from PM Modi. Patra later clarified the statement as a mistake. The incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding religious sentiments, particularly regarding Lord Jagannath, a cherished figure in Odisha.
