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Self-Immolation Case: 'Odisha Bandh' On THIS Date, Opposition To Protest Over Death Of Balasore Student

Opposition political parties in Odisha on Tuesday called for a statewide ‘Bandh' on July 17, 2025, in protest against the death of a Balasore student who had set herself on fire. The state Congress President Bhakta Charan Das has demanded the resignation of the Odisha Education Minister, local MLA, and MP after the tragic incident.

Jul 15, 2025, 13:03 PM IST

Odisha Self-Immolation Case: Student Dies, CM Majhi Expresses Grief, Promises Justice

The Fakir Mohan Autonomous College student in Odisha's Balasore, who had attempted self-immolation, died on Monday. The student had reportedly taken the step after allegedly enduring sustained sexual harassment by her college department head. 

Jul 15, 2025, 06:58 AM IST