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Opposition leaders are strongly condemning the recent violence in Cuttack, accusing the BJP of engineering the clashes for political gain. Congress MP Pramod Tiwari claims the BJP is deliberately creating polarisation to divide communities. Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi echoes these concerns, stating such violence was unheard of during Naveen Patnaik's rule. The administration has responded by imposing a 36-hour curfew across multiple sensitive areas to control the situation.

Key Points: Opposition Accuses BJP of Sponsoring Cuttack Violence for Polarisation

  • Congress MP Pramod Tiwari alleges BJP sponsors violence to create communal divisions
  • Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says BJP polarises people when in power
  • Violent clashes erupted during Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Cuttack
  • Police impose 36-hour curfew across multiple sensitive areas of the city
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Cuttack violence: 'BJP-sponsored to create polarisation,' say Oppn leaders

Congress and Shiv Sena leaders allege BJP engineered Cuttack clashes to create communal divide. Curfew imposed after violent protests during Durga Puja procession.

"The BJP is deliberately creating polarisation. All of this is happening solely to provoke polarisation - Pramod Tiwari"

New Delhi, Oct 6

The political temperature rose sharply on Monday over the Cuttack violence, as opposition leaders slammed the BJP, accusing it of engineering unrest for political gains.

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari condemned the incident, alleging a deliberate attempt to stoke communal divisions.

“The public is living peacefully and happily. However, the BJP is deliberately creating polarisation. All of this is happening solely to provoke polarisation, and it is sponsored and protected by the BJP government," Tiwari said.

Echoing similar concerns, Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said the clashes were indicative of the BJP’s alleged strategy to divide people along communal lines.

“This is a very unfortunate incident. It shows that whenever the BJP government comes to power, it works to polarise the people. We have never seen such violence in the history of Odisha. Till Naveen Patnaik was in power, we did not hear any news of clashes between the two parties due to polarisation,” she said.

The remarks came after violent clashes erupted in Cuttack on Sunday between members of various Hindu organisations and the police during a protest rally at Dargha Bazar, the site of an earlier attack on a Durga Puja idol procession on Friday night.

In response to the escalating tension, the administration imposed a curfew in several sensitive areas for 36 hours, beginning Sunday evening.

Speaking at a press conference, Commissioner of Police S. Dev Datta Singh stated, “The situation has been brought under control. A curfew has been imposed in the violence-affected area and other vulnerable areas for the next 36 hours. Any person found participating in riots will be dealt with strictly.”

The curfew has been enforced in areas including Dargha Bazar, Mangalabag, Cantonment, Puri Ghat, Lalbag, Bidanasi, Markatnagar, CDA Phase II, Malgodown, Badambadi, Jagatpur, 42 Mouza, and Sadar police station limits.

However, essential services like medical facilities, milk supply, groceries, schools, and government offices have been exempted.

The police confirmed that four persons were injured during the violence that broke out amid the Durga idol immersion procession on Friday night.

- IANS

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Priya S
I'm from Odisha and this breaks my heart. Cuttack has always been peaceful. Why can't we celebrate our festivals without politics interfering? The administration should take strict action against all troublemakers, regardless of political affiliation.
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Michael C
While I understand the frustration, we should be careful about making blanket accusations. The police commissioner said the situation is under control and action will be taken against rioters. Let's trust the process rather than jumping to conclusions.
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Ananya R
Durga Puja is about celebrating the victory of good over evil. It's ironic that violence happens during such a sacred festival. We need to rise above these political games and focus on our shared cultural heritage. 🪔
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Vikram M
The opposition is quick to blame BJP for everything. What about their own track record? Every party plays politics during sensitive times. The real victims are the common people who just want to live in peace.
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Sarah B
As someone who has visited Cuttack multiple times, I've always found the people warm and welcoming. It's disappointing to see such beautiful places become political battlegrounds. Hope peace returns soon to the city.

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