Ink Attack on Odisha Congress Chief: Unmasking the Intruders

Two unidentified individuals allegedly threw ink at Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Sarat Pattnayak. The incident happened around 11.30 am at the Congress headquarters. Pattnayak believes political jealousy is the motive. Later, he joined a protest against alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2024 exams and corruption.

In a startling incident, two unidentified individuals allegedly threw ink at Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president Sarat Pattnayak at the party's headquarters. The incident, which took place around 11.30 am, saw the masked assailants enter Pattnayak's chamber in Congress Bhavan and splash blue ink on his clothes, according to a senior party leader.

Despite the attack, Pattnayak remained undeterred. 'I am not frightened by the incident. Those who are jealous of the gradual growth of Congress in the state are behind the incident,' Pattnayak told reporters, attributing the assault to political rivalry.

Showing resilience, the Congress leader later participated in a protest at Master Canteen Square against alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exams and corruption, an event that underscored his commitment to the party's cause.

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