BJD Delegation to Visit Landslide-Hit Dangesi Village in Kandhamal

Bhubaneswar: On the direction of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik, a party delegation will visit landslide-hit Dangesi village under Raikia block in Kandhamal district to assess the situation and express solidarity with the affected families.

The devastating landslide, triggered by torrential rainfall following Cyclone Arnab, has reportedly claimed three lives, including an infant, while around 12 people remain missing.

The delegation will comprise senior BJD leaders Sudam Marandi, Padmanabha Behera and Saluga Pradhan.

During the visit, the leaders will meet the bereaved families, interact with affected villagers and assess the extent of the devastation. They will also take stock of the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation operations and review the immediate needs of the affected families.

The delegation will subsequently submit a detailed report to Naveen Patnaik, highlighting the ground situation and recommending necessary measures for relief, rehabilitation and support to the affected people.