Odisha CM Mohan Majhi speaks to Durgapur rape survivor, assures full support and swift justice

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday personally spoke to the Odia medical student who was allegedly gang-raped in West Bengal’s Durgapur, assuring her and her family that the State government stands firmly with them and will ensure justice is served without delay.

According to sources, CM Majhi held a detailed phone conversation with the survivor, her mother, and Odisha State Commission for Women Chairperson Shobhana Mohanty, who was present in Durgapur.

During the call, the Chief Minister conveyed his prayers for the student’s recovery and reaffirmed that her education, health, and safety would be fully taken care of by the Odisha government.

He assured the survivor that the State would support her rehabilitation and help her continue her studies. “I have directed my officials to look into the matter and ensure that your studies can continue without any disruption. If necessary, we will enrol you in Bhubaneswar,” the CM said to the survivor.

CM Calls For Strict Action Against Culprits

In a separate conversation with the survivor’s mother, CM Majhi reiterated that the culprits would face the harshest punishment under the law.

He intimated that the Odisha State Women’s Commission is maintaining constant coordination with the West Bengal authorities to ensure the investigation moves swiftly and transparently.

The Chief Minister also stated that every possible forum will be used to create pressure for speedy justice.

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State Offers Legal And Administrative Support

Reports added that a senior Odisha official has been assigned to liaise with the West Bengal government, while the Balasore Superintendent of Police has been directed to coordinate with Durgapur Police and provide all necessary assistance to the survivor’s family.

In an earlier call with the survivor’s father, Majhi expressed deep anguish over the crime. “I can feel the mental state of a father whose daughter was gang-raped. The State government is completely with you at this critical moment,” he said, according to a release from the Chief Minister’s Office.

The survivor, a second-year medical student from Jaleswar in Balasore district, was allegedly gang-raped near her private medical college campus in Durgapur on Friday evening. She is currently undergoing treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.