Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has decided to observe Durga Puja in a low-key manner this year in view of the damage caused by incessant rainfall and floods in several districts of the state.

The Chief Minister expressed concern over the extensive losses suffered by farmers due to the adverse weather conditions and flooding.

As a mark of solidarity with the affected people, Majhi has also decided not to visit Durga Puja pandals during the festival and on the occasion of Dussehra this year.

The decision comes amid reports of widespread agricultural damage and other losses caused by heavy rainfall and flooding across different parts of Odisha.