Odisha Minister Pujari Condemns 'Inhuman' Stone-Pelting Incident Amid Hailstorm Recovery Efforts

Odisha's Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, condemned as 'inhuman' an attack on his cavalcade during his visit to the storm-hit Mayurbhanj district. He criticized opposition parties for instigating road blockades that hindered relief efforts. The state sanctioned a Rs 20.38 crore package for restoration in the severely affected areas.

Odisha's Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, has labeled the recent attack on his vehicle convoy in Mayurbhanj district as 'inhuman,' attributing it to opposition parties.

Speaking at a press conference in the Assembly, Pujari alleged that opposition-fueled road blockades obstructed his path and delayed relief efforts for areas heavily damaged by a hailstorm.

Despite the hostility, Pujari highlighted the state government's swift response, which included a Rs 20.38 crore compensation package to rebuild the district, where over 3,500 homes and 442 hectares of crops were devastated.