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Self-immolation case: Will ensure justice, says Rahul Gandhi to Odisha student’s father

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Updated: July 16th, 2025, 11:11 IST
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Balasore: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke to the father of the female B.Ed student of FM Autonomous College in Balasore, who succumbed to her burn injuries while undergoing treatment at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, assuring him of full support.

“Spoke with the father of the brave daughter who lost her life in the fight for justice in Balasore, Odisha. In his voice, I felt his daughter’s pain, dreams, and struggle. Assured him that the Congress Party and I stand with them at every step. What happened is not only inhuman and shameful, but also a wound to the entire society. We will ensure in every way that the victim’s family receives full justice,” wrote Gandhi on X handle.

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Gandhi had earlier targeted the state BJP government, alleging that the student lost her life while fighting for justice, “which is no less than murder by the BJP’s system”.

He further added that the brave student raised her voice against sexual harassment, but instead of delivering justice, she was threatened, tormented, and repeatedly humiliated.

Earlier, the leaders of the Congress in Odisha met with the family members of the student.

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee President Bhakta Charan Das, along with senior party leaders, visited Balasore Tuesday night and met the grieving family of the late student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous College who tragically lost her life.

During the visit, Das expressed deep sorrow and solidarity with the bereaved family, offering heartfelt condolences and assuring them of the party’s support in their quest for justice.

The Congress party, along with seven other like-minded parties, has announced to observe a statewide Odisha Bandh July 17, demanding justice for the student.

The 20-year-old B.Ed student was admitted to AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, following a self-immolation attempt Saturday over alleged sexual harassment by Samir Kumar Sahu, the Head of the Department (HOD) of her discipline at FM Autonomous College, Balasore.

The victim who suffered over 90 per cent burn injuries succumbed Monday night.

This incident triggered nationwide outrage, with opposition parties blaming the college authorities as well as the state BJP government for the negligence and indifference.

The Opposition BJD is observing a ‘Balasore Bandh’ strike from 6am to 2pm Wednesday, seeking justice for the student. The party also announced staging a gherao at the Lok Seva Bhavan (State Secretariat) in Bhubaneswar Wednesday.

IANS

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