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President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar to Visit Odisha, State on Full Alert
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 07:32 PM
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The President and Vice President are scheduled to visit Odisha, prompting the state government to declare a full readiness mode to ensure security and smooth coordination.
The Government of Odisha has announced that it is in full readiness mode ahead of the upcoming visit of President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Security forces, administrative officials and local authorities are being mobilised to provide seamless logistics and ensure the safety of the dignitaries throughout their stay.
State officials have instructed police departments to heighten vigilance at airports, railway stations and major roadways that will be used by the presidential and vice‑presidential entourages. Additional personnel are being deployed at potential crowd‑gathering points to manage public gatherings and maintain order.
The preparation also includes coordination with central agencies to align protocols for protocol ceremonies, media briefings and any official engagements that may be scheduled during the visit. While the exact itinerary remains undisclosed, the state’s proactive stance reflects its commitment to uphold constitutional protocols and showcase Odisha’s readiness to host the nation’s highest offices.
The announcement underscores the importance the central government places on the region, and signals a collaborative effort between state and union authorities to ensure the visit proceeds without incident.
State officials have instructed police departments to heighten vigilance at airports, railway stations and major roadways that will be used by the presidential and vice‑presidential entourages. Additional personnel are being deployed at potential crowd‑gathering points to manage public gatherings and maintain order.
The preparation also includes coordination with central agencies to align protocols for protocol ceremonies, media briefings and any official engagements that may be scheduled during the visit. While the exact itinerary remains undisclosed, the state’s proactive stance reflects its commitment to uphold constitutional protocols and showcase Odisha’s readiness to host the nation’s highest offices.
The announcement underscores the importance the central government places on the region, and signals a collaborative effort between state and union authorities to ensure the visit proceeds without incident.