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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Odisha observes bandh over Balasore student's self-immolation case
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Bhadrak: Several opposition parties in Odisha observed a state-wide bandh on Thursday to protest against the death of a 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, who died after attempting remained shut and traffic was disrupted in many areas, including Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj. In Bhadrak, markets were closed and public transport was bandh also caused long traffic jams on the Chennai-Kolkata Highway, where trucks and other vehicles were left stranded. Bus services were impacted in different parts of the Congress party, along with other opposition groups, including the All India Forward Bloc, led the bandh. They blamed the state government for failing to respond to the student's repeated cries for demanded a proper investigation into the case and called for stronger measures to ensure the safety and justice for women in the state.A day earlier, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had also taken to the streets and called for a 'Balasore Bandh' in protest against the Odisha government. BJD chief and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik strongly criticised the state government and the police over the alleged use of force against BJD workers who were protesting in connection with the Tuesday, eight opposition parties, including the Congress, jointly called for an ' Odisha Bandh ' on July 17, demanding the resignation of the State Higher Education Minister and a judicial investigation into the 20-year-old student had allegedly faced sustained sexual harassment by the Head of Department (HoD) at Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore. Despite filing a formal complaint and repeatedly seeking help from the college principal, her concerns reportedly went unaddressed, leading her to set herself on fire on campus last was first admitted to Balasore district hospital and later shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where she succumbed to her burn injuries on Monday, according to hospital the incident, the college's HoD, Samira Kumar Sahu, and Principal, Dilip Ghose, have been arrested in connection with the case.
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Odisha Bandh Over Student's Death: Shops Closed, Traffic Hit On Chennai-Kolkata Highway
Last Updated: The bandh was called after a 20-year-old student of Fakir Mohan College in Balasore allegedly set herself on fire on campus. Odisha Bandh Today: Security has been heightened in Odisha, with security personnel being deployed in the capital, Bhubaneswar, as several Opposition parties called for 'Odisha bandh'. The 'bandh' has been called against the state government over the death of a student of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College by self-immolation. Shops remain shut, and traffic is disrupted in several areas, including Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj. In Bhadrak, markets were closed and public transport was affected due to the Odisha bandh. The Chennai-Kolkata Highway witnessed long traffic jams, with trucks and other vehicles being stuck and left stranded due to the closure. Besides trucks, bus operations in many regions of the state also remain affected. The bandh was led by the Congress party, along with other opposition groups, including the All India Forward Bloc. They held the state government responsible for ignoring the student's repeated pleas for help. BJD Holds Protest Earlier on Wednesday, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had also taken to the streets and called for a 'Balasore Bandh' in protest against the Odisha government. BJD chief and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik slammed the state government for using force against BJD workers who were protesting in connection with the case. An Odisha Bandh was called by eight opposition parties on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of the State Higher Education Minister and a judicial investigation into the matter. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Odisha observes bandh over Balasore student's self-immolation case
Several opposition parties in Odisha observed a state-wide bandh on Thursday to protest against the death of a 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, who died after attempting self-immolation. Shops remained shut and traffic was disrupted in many areas, including Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj. In Bhadrak, markets were closed and public transport was affected. The bandh also caused long traffic jams on the Chennai-Kolkata Highway, where trucks and other vehicles were left stranded. Bus services were impacted in different parts of the state. The Congress party, along with other opposition groups, including the All India Forward Bloc, led the bandh. They blamed the state government for failing to respond to the student's repeated cries for help. Protesters demanded a proper investigation into the case and called for stronger measures to ensure the safety and justice for women in the state. A day earlier, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had also taken to the streets and called for a 'Balasore Bandh' in protest against the Odisha government. BJD chief and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik strongly criticised the state government and the police over the alleged use of force against BJD workers who were protesting in connection with the case. On Tuesday, eight opposition parties, including the Congress, jointly called for an 'Odisha Bandh' on July 17, demanding the resignation of the State Higher Education Minister and a judicial investigation into the matter. The 20-year-old student had allegedly faced sustained sexual harassment by the Head of Department (HoD) at Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore. Despite filing a formal complaint and repeatedly seeking help from the college principal, her concerns reportedly went unaddressed, leading her to set herself on fire on campus last Saturday. She was first admitted to Balasore district hospital and later shifted to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where she succumbed to her burn injuries on Monday, according to hospital authorities. Following the incident, the college's HoD, Samira Kumar Sahu, and Principal, Dilip Ghose, have been arrested in connection with the case.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Odisha bandh: Student dies after self-immolation; protests erupt, roads blocked
NEW DELHI: Several opposition parties in Odisha observed a state-wide bandh on Thursday to protest against the death of a 20-year-old student from Fakir Mohan Autonomous College in Balasore, who died after attempting self-immolation. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Shops closed and transport services were affected in various regions, including Bhadrak and Mayurbhanj. The markets in Bhadrak remained non-operational with disrupted public transport. The protest resulted in substantial traffic congestion on the Chennai-Kolkata Highway, with numerous vehicles stranded. Bus operations were affected throughout various regions of the state. The Congress, alongside other opposition groups including the All India Forward Bloc, organised the bandh. They held the state government accountable for not addressing the student's appeals for assistance. The demonstrators sought a thorough investigation and requested enhanced security measures for women's safety in the state. Previously, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) had organised a 'Balasore Bandh' to protest against the Odisha government. BJD leader and former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik condemned the state government and police regarding the alleged force used against BJD protesters involved in the case. On Tuesday, eight opposition parties, including Congress, collectively announced an 'Odisha Bandh' on July 17, seeking the State Higher Education Minister's resignation and a judicial inquiry into the incident. The student had reportedly experienced continuous sexual harassment from the Head of Department (HoD) at Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College in Balasore. Despite submitting a formal complaint and repeatedly requesting assistance from the college principal, her grievances remained unattended, resulting in her self-immolation on campus last Saturday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She received initial treatment at Balasore district hospital before being transferred to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where she succumbed to her injuries on Monday, as confirmed by hospital officials. Subsequently, authorities arrested the college's HoD, Samira Kumar Sahu, and Principal, Dilip Ghose, in relation to the incident.
Hans India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Rahul Gandhi Assures Justice For Odisha Student's Family After Self-Immolation Over Sexual Harassment
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reached out to the grieving father of a 22-year-old Odisha student who tragically ended her life through self-immolation after enduring alleged sexual harassment from her teacher. In a conversation that took place on Wednesday morning, Gandhi provided assurance that justice would be served for the victim's family. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha described the circumstances that led to the young woman's desperate act as inflicting a deep wound on society as a whole. Gandhi emphasized that both he and the Congress party would stand firmly beside the family throughout their pursuit of justice. Taking to social media platform X, Gandhi shared his emotional response to the conversation with the victim's father. He expressed how the father's voice conveyed the profound pain, unfulfilled dreams, and struggles of his daughter. Gandhi characterized the incident as not only inhumane and shameful but also as a collective societal wound that demands attention and action. The tragic incident has sparked widespread protests across Balasore, with the Biju Janata Dal organizing a complete shutdown of the city in response to what they perceive as government negligence. BJD workers demonstrated their anger by burning tires on the streets, voicing their frustration over the administration's failure to prevent this devastating outcome. The protests included demands for the resignation of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj. BJD activists called for the Balasore Bandh, which was scheduled to run from 6 am to 2 pm, with substantial public participation in the demonstration. The 20-year-old student, who was enrolled at Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, took the extreme step after experiencing persistent sexual harassment from her college's Head of Department. Despite filing a formal complaint and seeking intervention from the principal, her desperate pleas for help were ignored, ultimately driving her to this tragic decision. Former Chief Minister and BJD leader Naveen Patnaik delivered sharp criticism of the current state administration, branding it a "failed system" and holding it responsible for the student's death. Patnaik emphasized that this was not an accidental death but rather the direct consequence of a system that chose silence over support when the victim needed help most. In his statement, Patnaik highlighted the disturbing reality of how systemic failures can cost lives, noting that the young woman's death resulted from a system that remained silent instead of providing the assistance she desperately needed. He described how the victim struggled for justice until she ultimately gave up hope. The student's death was officially confirmed by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar on Monday. The medical facility's Department of Burn Centre released a statement indicating that the patient had been brought to their casualty department on July 12, having been referred from Balasore District Headquarters Hospital. The incident has reignited discussions about the safety of women in educational institutions and the effectiveness of complaint mechanisms designed to protect students from harassment. The case highlights the urgent need for educational institutions to take sexual harassment complaints seriously and implement robust systems to ensure student safety. The tragedy has also brought attention to the broader issue of how institutions respond to reports of sexual harassment and the devastating consequences that can result from institutional apathy. The victim's decision to take her own life after being ignored by those in positions of authority serves as a stark reminder of the importance of creating safe environments for students to report misconduct without fear of being dismissed or ignored. As the family seeks justice and the community demands accountability, this incident underscores the critical need for systemic changes in how educational institutions handle harassment complaints and protect vulnerable students from abuse by those in positions of power.
