Sambit Patra's 'slip of the tongue' remark on Lord Jagannath sparks a huge row | News9

BJP leader Sambit Patra sparked controversy by calling Odisha's revered deity, Lord Jagannath, a devotee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an election rally. This statement caused a political uproar. Patra quickly apologized, claimed it was a slip of the tongue, and announced a three-day fast as penance. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and the Opposition criticized Patra and the BJP for disrespecting Odias and Lord Jagannath. "On Point" analyzes the fallout from Patra's misstep.

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