Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), June 21: In a brazen incident at Congress Bhawan, ink was thrown at Sarat Pattanayak, President of the Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC), on Friday. Sources reported that a group of youths entered his chamber and hurled ink at him before swiftly leaving the premises. Senior Congress leaders convened at Congress Bhawan to discuss the incident with Pattanayak, although the motive behind the attack remains unclear.
Allegedly, dissatisfied Congress workers targeted Pattanayak due to grievances over irregularities in ticket distribution for the General Elections to Assembly and Lok Sabha seats.
Addressing the media post-incident, Pattanayak expressed resilience, citing his long-standing political career and stating that such incidents are commonplace in politics. He affirmed his commitment to raising issues against the government and highlighted ongoing protests regarding the NEET paper leak issue.
“This is not the first time such incidents have occurred; previously, I have faced eggs and stones thrown at me. Those envious of Congress’s growth in Odisha are behind this. Despite such acts, we will continue our fight and protests,” Pattanayak asserted.
