Bhubaneswar: The opposition Congress on Friday announced that it will observe \u2018Shraddhanjali Divas\u2019 across Odisha on July 24, marking the deceased FM College girl student\u2019s Ekadasah (11th day post-death ritual).<\/p>\n
Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) President Bhakta Charan Das made the announcement following meeting with party\u2019s Public Affairs Committee here.<\/p>\n
Addressing a joint press meet along with leaders of seven other political parties, Das on Friday said that July 24, marking the 11th day since the victim\u2019s death, will be observed as \u2018Shraddhanjali Divas\u2019 across the state to pay tribute to the young student and other women who have lost their lives due to atrocities and systemic failures.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur women leaders will lead the observance. We appeal to all educational institutions, including colleges and universities, to observe a two-minute silence in memory of the victims and in demand for justice,\u201d Das said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also request all mothers and sisters across Odisha to observe a one-minute silent prayer at home on that day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reiterating the party\u2019s demands, Das called for the formation of a Women\u2019s Commission, a high-level judicial probe, and the resignation of the Chief Minister over the incident.<\/p>\n
He further announced that the Congress will set up a Women\u2019s Grievance Cell, where women across the state can register complaints.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongress will make every effort to support the complainants and address their issues seriously,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
AICC Odisha In-charge Ajay Lallu, who was also present, extended full support to the state unit\u2019s agitation plans and criticized the state government for failing to ensure women\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the principal opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Friday announced on Friday that the party will hold RDC (Revenue Divisional Commissioner)-level demonstrations at headquarters of the three Revenue divisions in Odisha-Cuttack, Sambalpur and Berhampur demanding judicial probe into the FM college incident on July 21.<\/p>\n
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