Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday criticized Sambit Patra over his remarks related to Lord Jagannath, saying the BJP leader has hurt "Oriya identity" and "makes Mahaprabhu a devotee of another human being". To say so is an insult to him." Taking aim at Patra's "Lord Jagannath is a devotee of PM Modi" comment, Naveen Patnaik said the BJP leader's comment "will be condemned by the people of Odisha for a long time". Patra later clarified that his comment was a mistake. Patra, who is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Puri, said that in all his comments he has said that PM Modi is an ardent "bhakt". Sri Jagannath and during one of the bytes he accidentally pronounced "exactly the opposite" Naveen Patnaik said Lord Jagannath is the biggest symbol of "Odia asmita" Patra's comments have hurt the sentiments of people "Mahaprabhu Sri Jagannath is the embodiment of the universe He is God. Calling Mahaprabhu a devotee of another human being is an insult to God.This has hurt the sentiments and faith of millions of Jagannath devotees and Oriya people across the world,” Patnaik posted on Twitter. “Calling Mahaprabhu a devotee of another human being is completely condemnable. BJP strongly condemns the statement given by the Puri Lok Sabha candidate and appeals to the BJP to keep God above any political discourse. By doing this, you have caused a deep blow to the Odia identity and this will be remembered and condemned by the people of Odisha for a long time.'' Sambit Patra made the controversial remarks while speaking to reporters during the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha on Monday. Assembly elections and the second phase of Odisha Assembly elections In his clarification addressed to Naveen Patnaik, Patra said, "We all have a bitten tongue sometimes" "Naveen ji Namaskar! On the massive success of Shri Narendra Modiji's roadshow in Puri. After today I gave many bytes to many media channels, everywhere I mentioned that Modi ji is an ardent "devotee" of Shri Jagannath Mahaprabhu..by mistake during one of the bytes I pronounced exactly the opposite..I know you too Know and understand this..Sir, don't make non-existent issues an issue..we all slip our tongues sometimes..thank you!'' Patra posted on X. Congress According to Sambit Patra - ''Modi 'The devotees are Jagannath'', he also attacked Patra for his remarks related to Lord Jagannath and demanded an apology.This is a direct attack on Oriya identity. We want the concerned to apologize with folded hands in front of the national media and every citizen of Odisha. This is very insulting. You should mind your language,” the Odisha unit of Congress posted on its official handle. PM Modi, who addressed a rally in Cuttack, fiercely attacked the Biju Janata Dal government in Odisha, accusing it of corruption. He also alleged that the state government has only land mafia, sand mafia, coal mafia and mining mafia in the state.He expressed confidence that the people of Odisha will create a new history by electing the BJP government. The media has started saying that there will be a hung assembly, but it is not so. Truth; BJP will form government in Odisha. If BJD has given anything to Odisha, it has given land mafia, sand mafia, coal mafia, mining mafia.'' He said, ''Women have come here in such large numbers. First time voters are seen in full enthusiasm.Your enthusiasm and enthusiasm shows that after 25 years, Odisha is going to create a new history. It is certain that the first CM of BJP will take oath in Odisha on June 10. With your blessings, the Modi government will take power in Delhi for the third time," PM Modi said. Voting took place on 35 Assembly and five Lok Sabha seats in Odisha on Monday. Voting was held for 21 Lok Sabha seats and 147 Assembly seats. The Odisha seats will be in the final four. The steps are set.