Student Election / College Student Alleges BJD MLA's Son Threatened Him With Gun After Voting for ABVP in Kendujhar
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A student of Patitapaban Degree College in Sainkul, Kendujhar, alleged that Debashish Patra, son of Ghasipura BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra, threatened him with a gun after he voted for an ABVP candidate.
Anandapur, Oct 16: A student of Patitapaban Degree College at Sainkul in Kendujhar district on Friday has alleged that Debashish Patra, son of Ghasipura BJD MLA Badri Narayan Patra, threatened him with a gun after the student voted for an Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) candidate in the college union elections.
The student, a resident of Badapadana village, has lodged a written complaint at Ramachandrapur police station, alleging that Debashish, also known as Tutu, abused him and threatened to kill him. Debashish’s response to the allegations was not available at the time of filing this report.
Student Alleges Threat After Voting For ABVP
According to the complaint, the student had voted for an ABVP candidate in the student union elections held on Thursday. The BCJD candidate won the election.
The student alleged that after the result, he and a friend were standing near the Ramachandrapur Dak Bungalow when Debashish arrived. He claimed that the MLA’s son called him into his car, showed him a gun and threatened to kill him.
The student, a resident of Badapadana village, has lodged a written complaint at Ramachandrapur police station, alleging that Debashish, also known as Tutu, abused him and threatened to kill him. Debashish’s response to the allegations was not available at the time of filing this report.
Student Alleges Threat After Voting For ABVP
According to the complaint, the student had voted for an ABVP candidate in the student union elections held on Thursday. The BCJD candidate won the election.
The student alleged that after the result, he and a friend were standing near the Ramachandrapur Dak Bungalow when Debashish arrived. He claimed that the MLA’s son called him into his car, showed him a gun and threatened to kill him.
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The student further alleged that Debashish used abusive language against him because he had voted for the ABVP candidate. An audio recording of the alleged abuse has reportedly circulated on social media.
The complainant has sought police intervention and raised concerns about his safety. The allegations have not been independently verified.
Also Read: ABVP Wins President and General Secretary Posts at Utkal University
Hatadihi College Cancels Oath Ceremony
Meanwhile, the oath-taking ceremony for newly elected student representatives at Hatadihi Regional College in Anandapur has been cancelled. The college has also declared an indefinite holiday.
The decision followed tensions after Thursday’s student union elections. Students from BCJD and NSUI reportedly staged a road blockade outside the college after expressing dissatisfaction over rejected votes, following the victory of ABVP candidates across the panel.
The protest led to heightened tension on the campus. The oath-taking ceremony scheduled for Friday was subsequently called off, and the college authorities announced an indefinite closure.
The complainant has sought police intervention and raised concerns about his safety. The allegations have not been independently verified.
Also Read: ABVP Wins President and General Secretary Posts at Utkal University
Hatadihi College Cancels Oath Ceremony
Meanwhile, the oath-taking ceremony for newly elected student representatives at Hatadihi Regional College in Anandapur has been cancelled. The college has also declared an indefinite holiday.
The decision followed tensions after Thursday’s student union elections. Students from BCJD and NSUI reportedly staged a road blockade outside the college after expressing dissatisfaction over rejected votes, following the victory of ABVP candidates across the panel.
The protest led to heightened tension on the campus. The oath-taking ceremony scheduled for Friday was subsequently called off, and the college authorities announced an indefinite closure.
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