Bhubaneswar: In light of the potential cyclone Dana, President Droupadi Murmu’s proposed three-day visit to Odisha has been postponed.
Considering the risks associated with the impending weather conditions, the state government has informed the President’s Secretariat and the Union Home Ministry about the postponement. Still, no alternative arrangements have been announced yet.
Initially, President Murmu was set to visit Mayurbhanj, Puri, and Bhubaneswar, participating in various events during her stay.
As per the initial plan, President Murmu was expected to visit her native village in Mayurbhanj on October 23, attend the 75th annual celebration at the Gopabandhu Ayurvedic College in Puri on October 24 and return to Bhubaneswar for the 40th annual convocation of Utkal University on October 25. However, due to the anticipated impact of the cyclone along the coastal areas, the President’s visit has been cancelled.
However, concerns regarding administrative challenges posed by the possible cyclone led the government to communicate with the central authorities regarding the postponement. No official announcements regarding alternative arrangements have been made by the state government yet.
