Maoist acquittal to report ‘disappearance’: Why Odisha is heating up over 2008 VHP seer killing

Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi & former Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan attend a programme to celebrate birth centenary of the slain VHP leader at his village in Odisha’s Angul district. 7 min readBhubaneswarAug 25, 2026 04:57 PM IST First published on: Aug 22, 2026 at 01:36 PM IST Addressing a function marking the birth centenary of slain Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati at his native place Gurujanga in Angul district Friday, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said his government would uncover the truth behind the seer’s killing and ensure that justice is delivered in the case. “Every drop of Swami ji’s blood will receive justice,” Majhi told the gathering.