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New Indian Express
13-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Authorities of FM college tried to cover up, protect teacher: Balasore MP Sarangi
BALASORE: Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi on Saturday alleged gross negligence and callousness on the part of FM (Autonomous) College authorities in handling a harassment complaint that culminated in a student's attempt of self-immolation. The BJP MP claimed that the college principal and the Internal Complaint Committee (ICC) failed to act responsibly despite complaints by the victim. 'This matter had been ongoing for several days. When it was brought to my notice, I personally called the principal and the police. The principal said the ICC was probing the matter and assured that the enquiry would be completed in five days,' Sarangi told mediapersons. The girl along with her friends had met him days earlier and revealed she had previously attempted suicide due to continued harassment by assistant professor Samir Kumar Sahu. 'After receiving the news of the self-immolation, I tried calling the principal multiple times, but he did not respond. I immediately rushed to the college to review the ICC report and was shocked to find glaring discrepancies between the report and statements made by the complainant, her father and other students. The report was clearly biased,' he alleged. Sarangi termed the ICC's report as 'Samira Chalisa', saying it appeared to glorify the accused professor rather than hold him accountable. 'One absurd claim in the report was that he taught yoga to students who came late to class. Is that even logical?' he questioned. The MP also raised serious concerns about the integrity of the ICC's functioning. 'When I checked the records, I was stunned. The proceeding register had only signatures and there were no details of discussions or conclusions. Yet the principal claimed the committee had met five times. Every effort was made to shield the assistant professor,' he said.
The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Odisha BJP likely to get new president by July 8
The Odisha BJP is likely to get a new president by July 8, according to the poll schedule announced by the party on Friday (July 4, 2025). The formal notification for the president's election will be issued on July 6, said the statement issued by Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, the party's state election officer. The nominations will be accepted on July 7, while voting for the post of state president will be held on July 8, if required, it said. The names of the new state president and central council member will be declared on July 8 itself, it added. Editorial: Sheer negligence: On the Puri stampede The organisational election was put on hold due to the stampede during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri. Several senior leaders are in the race for the post, with incumbent Manmohan Samal looking for another term, party insiders said.
The Print
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Odisha BJP likely to get new president by July 8
The nominations will be accepted on July 7, while voting for the post of state president will be held on July 8, if required, it said. The formal notification for the president's election will be issued on July 6, said the statement issued by Balasore MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi, the party's state election officer. Bhubaneswar, Jul 4 (PTI) The Odisha BJP is likely to get a new president by July 8, according to the poll schedule announced by the party on Friday. The names of the new state president and central council member will be declared on July 8 itself, it added. The organisational election was put on hold due to the stampede during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri. Several senior leaders are in the race for the post, with incumbent Manmohan Samal looking for another term, party insiders said. PTI AAM AAM SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP sets July 1 date for organisational polls completion
Bhubaneswar: BJP announced Saturday that it aims to complete its organisational election process by July 1. The announcement was made by BJP state election officer and Member of Parliament Pratap Chandra Sarangi . The process to elect the state president and national council members from the state is set to commence on Sunday and will span three days. Bihar MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as the observer for elections in Odisha. It has been reported that Jaiswal will visit Odisha following publication of the election notification. The BJP's organisational elections, which takes place every three years, are a crucial part of the party's internal process. The current cycle, dubbed "Organizational Election 2024", will begin at the local level and culminate with the election of the national president. The party has completed the election process for its local, mandal, and district committees, setting the stage for the upcoming state-level elections. This structured approach underscores the BJP's commitment to maintaining a robust and democratic organisational framework.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP sets July 1 deadline for organisational elections completion
Bhubaneswar: BJP announced Saturday that it aims to complete its organisational election process by July 1. The announcement was made by BJP state election officer and Member of Parliament Pratap Chandra Sarangi . The process to elect the state president and national council members from the state is set to commence on Sunday and will span three days. Bihar MP Sanjay Jaiswal has been appointed as the observer for elections in Odisha. It has been reported that Jaiswal will visit Odisha following publication of the election notification. The BJP's organisational elections, which takes place every three years, are a crucial part of the party's internal democratic process. The current cycle, dubbed "Organizational Election 2024", will begin at the local level and culminate with the election of the national president. The party has completed the election process for its local, mandal, and district committees, setting the stage for the upcoming state-level elections. This structured approach underscores the BJP's commitment to maintaining a robust and democratic organisational framework.
