Bhubaneswar, April 29 -- The shocking incident of a tribal man in Odisha's Keonjhar district carrying his deceased sister's skeletal remains to a bank in a desperate attempt to access her savings has triggered widespread outrage, with the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) strongly condemning the episode as a symbol of administrative insensitivity and systemic failure.
Calling the incident "deeply shameful and horrifying," BJD senior leaders have demanded immediate action against those responsible, saying the tragedy exposed the harsh realities faced by vulnerable tribal families despite official claims of pro-people governance.
Senior Vice-President Devi Prasad Mishra and Vice-President Sudam Marandi said the incident from Dianali village under Erend...