Puri Stampede: Odisha CM Majhi Apologises To Lord Jagannath Devotees, Orders Probe; Top Officials Suspended For Negligence

“Due to intense eagerness among devotees to have a glimpse of Mahaprabhu... an unfortunate incident occurred because of the resulting jostling and chaos. I and my government seek forgiveness from all Jagannath devotees. We express our condolences to the families of devotees who lost their lives... pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath to grant them the strength to bear this profound sorrow,” Majhi said in a statement posted on X.