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Balasore student self-immolation: Congress calls Odisha Bandh on July 17; Rahul Gandhi terms her death 'systematic murder'

Following the death of a college student who self-immolated after her sexual harassment complaint went unaddressed, Congress has called for a statewide bandh in Odisha on July 17, demanding the resignation of the chief minister. Rahul Gandhi has described the incident as a 'systematic murder' by the government.

15 Jul 2025 11:53 am
'Why was postmortem done at night?': BJD slams BJP govt over Balasore case; calls it 'anti-dalit, anti-tribal'

Following the tragic death of a 20-year-old student who self-immolated after alleged sexual harassment, BJD leader Sulata Deo has accused the Odisha government of being anti-Dalit and anti-tribal. Deo questioned the timing of the postmortem, alleging a deliberate attempt to avoid public scrutiny. The student reportedly took the extreme step after her complaints of harassment were ignored by college authorities.

15 Jul 2025 10:30 am
Balasore campus horror: Congress calls 'Odisha Bandh' on July 17; accuses BJP of 'cover up'

Following the tragic death of a BEd student who self-immolated after alleging sexual harassment, the Congress party has called for an Odisha Bandh on July 17. The student's death, after sustaining severe burn injuries, has sparked outrage and protests, with Congress accusing the state government and BJP of negligence and cover-up attempts.

15 Jul 2025 9:51 am
Balasore sexual harassment case: President Droupadi Murmu visited victim hours before her death; protests erupt outside AIIMS Bhubaneswar

A 20-year-old college student from Balasore, Odisha, tragically passed away from burn injuries after alleging sexual harassment by her teacher. Protests erupted following her death, prompting government action. The accused department head and college principal have been suspended and arrested.

15 Jul 2025 9:50 am
Balasore sexual harassment case: FM Autonomous College principal held, student to be cremated today; what we know so far

A 20-year-old BEd student in Balasore tragically died from burn injuries after attempting self-immolation, protesting alleged sexual harassment by a senior faculty member. The student accused the faculty of harassment and academic manipulation after the college failed to act on her complaints.

15 Jul 2025 9:17 am
'Beti Padhao, Beti Jalao in Odisha?': BJD targets ruling BJP over Balasore BEd student's death; outrage grows

A 20-year-old BEd student from Balasore, Odisha, tragically died from self-immolation injuries after alleging sexual harassment by a faculty member. The incident, resulting in 90% burns, has sparked political outrage. Leaders are demanding accountability and stringent action against those responsible.

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