Mango kernel deaths: Odisha govt says 2 women died of food poisoning

Mango kernel deaths: Odisha govt says 2 women died of food poisoning

that the preliminary findings showed that the incident was caused by food poisoning. He ruled out the mango kernel causing the death and said it was due to contaminated food and said food and drink samples have been sent for further tests and the reports will be available in 72 hours.

The BJD held the state government “responsible” for the death of two women in Kandhamal and alleged that the villagers consume mango kernel gruel because they have not been provided with rice for four months under PDS.

“The PDS system has completely collapsed in Kandhamal for which the people consume mango kernel gruel for survival. It is unfortunate that two women died. The government should immediately restore the PDS and correct its mistakes,” BJD leader Sanjay Dasburma said.

Senior Congress leader Srikant Jena said the state government started rice distribution for October only on November 2 after the tragic death of two women.

“The people should be given 15 kg of rice instead of 5 kg per head. They should be given rice for four months at one go,” Jena said.