Naveen slams Odisha Government's lax response to Cholera outbreak
Bhubaneswar, June 15 (UNI) Biju Janata Dal (BJD) President and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik on Sunday criticized the BJP-led Odisha government for its lax approach in handling the cholera outbreak in the state.
Taking to his official X handle, Patnaik wrote, 'The state government's light-handedness in the
face of cholera spreading in Odisha is shocking and disturbing to everyone.'
Patnaik stated that cholera is taking a serious turn in several districts, including Jajpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Puri, Cuttack, and Keonjhar, and has now begun spreading to other parts of the state.
Expressing grief over the situation, the BJD President said he was saddened by the loss of 14 lives due to the outbreak and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
'Cholera has endangered people's lives. What had not been witnessed for many years is now disrupting daily life across multiple districts,' he tweeted.
Patnaik urged the state government to remain alert and take strong, immediate measures to curb
the spread of the disease and protect public health.
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