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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Calls for Immediate Release of CJP Leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das
✍️ KalingaTV
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 08:45 AM
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Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has publicly demanded that the two CJP leaders, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, be released without delay, as reported by KalingaTV.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik of Odisha issued a public appeal for the immediate release of Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, who are identified as leaders of the CJP. The demand was conveyed through a statement reported by KalingaTV.
Patnaik’s call comes while the two individuals remain in custody, though official details about the reasons for their detention have not been disclosed. The CM emphasized that their continued confinement is unwarranted and urged authorities to act swiftly.
The appeal is expected to generate discussion among political observers and civil‑rights groups in the state, given the high‑profile nature of the leaders involved. No further comment was provided by the government or the law‑enforcement agencies at the time of reporting.
Patnaik’s call comes while the two individuals remain in custody, though official details about the reasons for their detention have not been disclosed. The CM emphasized that their continued confinement is unwarranted and urged authorities to act swiftly.
The appeal is expected to generate discussion among political observers and civil‑rights groups in the state, given the high‑profile nature of the leaders involved. No further comment was provided by the government or the law‑enforcement agencies at the time of reporting.