BJD MLA Goutam Buddha Das told ANI, "It is very unfortunate news that a girl from our constituency died due to self-immolation. The student was being harassed by her teacher. She complained to the college principal, went to the MPs, and tweeted the same to the CM and the education minister.
Days after former Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Mahanta switched over to BJP from BJD, BJP MLA Ashok Mohanty said other BJD members will also join the BJP in the coming days and the party will welcome them all.