Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Congress, BJD and AAP on Monday accused BJP leader and its Puri candidate Sambit Patra of insulting Lord Jagannath and hurting the sentiments of devotees with his remarks, which Patra said were a "slip of the tongue". India News | Sambit Patra's Remarks on Lord Jagannath Draw Flak, Says It Was 'slip of Tongue'.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has criticized BJP's Sambit Patra for stating that Lord Jagannath is a devotee of PM Modi, calling it an insult to Odia pride. Patra clarified it was a slip of tongue, but opposition leaders and the Trinamool Congress condemned the statement, emphasizing its impact on religious sentiments.