Baipariguda 19th July 2025:: A protest meeting was held at Shaheed Laxman Nayak Square in Baipariguda Subdivision by SUCI (Communist), AIMMS, and AIDSO, condemning the death of Soumyashree Bishi, a student of Fakir Mohan Autonomous University, Balasore.
The meeting, held today at 11 AM, saw active participation from members of these organizations. The leaders expressed deep concern over the tragic death of the student and demanded the harshest punishment for those responsible.
They raised several key demands, including:
Stern action against the college principal, head of the concerned department, and all others involved in the incident.
Ensuring safety and protection for all girl students across all colleges and universities in the state.
The resignation of the State Education Minister.
Providing ₹1 crore compensation to the family of the deceased student.
Formation of committees in every college involving teachers, social workers, and student representatives to prevent such incidents.
Notable attendees included Surya Bishoi, Ram Barik, Ravi Panda, Laxmi Barik, Raghunath Kamai, Dasharath Khul, and Chandana Dalei.
A separate protest meeting was also held by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) with participation from local degree college students, where Vishwalita Nayak addressed the gathering.