Bhubaneswar, Nov 11 (UDN): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik has decided not to celebrate the festival of Diwali this year as a mark of solidarity and sympathy with the people affected by the devastating floods in Ganjam, Gajapati and Kandhamal districts of Odisha.
Expressing deep concern over the suffering of people in the flood-affected regions, Patnaik said that the recent floods triggered by Cyclone Arnab had caused extensive damage in Ganjam and Gajapati districts, leaving thousands of people in distress. He observed that the affected families were going through an extremely difficult period, facing immense hardship and struggling to recover from the destruction caused by the natural calamity.
He also expressed concern over the tragic situation in Kandhamal district, where landslides have caused severe devastation. Several people reportedly remain missing after being buried under the debris, and rescue teams have not yet been able to recover all those trapped.
Considering the immense suffering and difficult circumstances faced by the affected families, Patnaik has decided to refrain from celebrating Diwali and observe the festival in a subdued manner as an expression of solidarity with the victims and their families.
It is worth mentioning that Naveen Patnaik is currently visiting flood-affected areas of Ganjam district to assess the extent of the damage and witness the hardships faced by people following the recent floods. His decision not to celebrate Diwali reflects his solidarity with the disaster-affected communities during this difficult time.
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