Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu’s scheduled two-day visit to Rairangpur in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district has been postponed due to the threat of a possible cyclone. The President was earlier scheduled to visit her hometown on October 28 and 29. According to the revised itinerary provided in the report, the visit has been rescheduled for November 4 and 5.
The decision to defer the visit comes amid concerns over the developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal and the possibility of adverse weather conditions in parts of Odisha.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the state on October 25 to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Data Centre in the Khordha district area.
President Droupadi Murmu’s Rairangpur Visit Rescheduled
President Droupadi Murmu was scheduled to visit Rairangpur, her hometown in Mayurbhanj district, on October 28 and 29.
However, the programme was postponed in view of the potential cyclone threat and the possibility of unfavourable weather conditions. The revised schedule places the President’s Odisha visit on November 4 and 5.
The postponement provides a revised timeline for the President’s planned engagements in Rairangpur. Further details about the programme are subject to official announcements.
PM Narendra Modi to Visit Odisha on October 25
While the President’s visit has been deferred, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to arrive in Odisha on October 25.
According to the planned itinerary, the Prime Minister will arrive in Bhubaneswar in the afternoon before travelling towards Jatni in Khordha district. He is scheduled to inaugurate the Reserve Bank of India’s Data Centre, an important infrastructure facility for the central bank.
The visit is expected to involve extensive security arrangements along the route between Bhubaneswar and Jatni.
Tight Security Arrangements in Bhubaneswar
Security has been intensified in the state capital ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit. According to the report, 70 platoons of police personnel have been deployed to manage security and maintain law and order.
The deployment will include:
- 223 Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (SIs and ASIs)
- 71 Inspectors-in-Charge (IICs)
- 37 Additional Superintendents of Police and Deputy Superintendents of Police (ASPs and DSPs)
Senior officers will also supervise the arrangements. These include 20 officers of Additional SP and Deputy Commissioner of Police ranks, three officers of Deputy Inspector General rank and one officer of Inspector General rank.
The deployment is intended to coordinate security operations, regulate movement and ensure the smooth conduct of the Prime Minister’s programme.
Bhubaneswar–Jatni Route Under Security Cover
The route connecting Bhubaneswar and Jatni has been placed under heightened security ahead of the visit.
The Commissionerate Police is also scheduled to conduct a rehearsal of the Prime Minister’s motorcade to assess route readiness and coordinate the movement of security personnel.
Commuters may experience traffic restrictions or diversions depending on the arrangements announced by the police. Residents and travellers are advised to follow official traffic advisories and allow additional time for journeys along the affected route.
Odisha Prepares for VIP Visits Amid Cyclone Concerns
The postponement of President Murmu’s visit highlights the importance of accounting for weather conditions when planning major official programmes. With a possible cyclone threatening parts of Odisha, authorities are also monitoring the evolving weather situation and preparing for potential emergencies.
At the same time, preparations are continuing for Prime Minister Modi’s scheduled visit to inaugurate the RBI Data Centre.
Residents should follow official announcements for updates regarding the President’s revised itinerary, traffic arrangements for the Prime Minister’s visit and weather-related advisories.
