Bhubaneswar, Oct 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo and other political leaders expressed grief over the tragic stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata that claimed 19 lives and left several others injured.

The incident took place at a Durga Puja pandal in Chorbagan, West Bengal, triggering widespread grief during the festive season.

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi expressed his condolences through a post on X, conveying sympathy to the families of the deceased and praying for the recovery of those injured.

He also sought the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath for eternal peace for the departed souls and strength for the bereaved families.

“Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic stampede in Kolkata. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. May Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath grant eternal peace to the departed souls and bless the injured with a speedy recovery,” the CM posted.

Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik also expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives.

In his message, he extended his thoughts and prayers to the grieving families and wished them the strength to cope with their loss. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.

“Deeply saddened to learn about the tragic loss of so many lives in the stampede at the Durga Puja pandal in #Kolkata. My thoughts and prayers are with the grieving families who have lost their near and dear ones. May the families have enough strength to bear the loss and praying for the swift recovery of those who sustained injuries,” Naveen posted.

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Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo described the tragedy as deeply distressing. Expressing condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, he prayed for the swift recovery of the injured and the safety of everyone affected. He also invoked the blessings of Maa Durga to provide strength to the bereaved families during this difficult time.

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Bhakta Charan Das joined other leaders in mourning the tragedy. He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the stampede.