Enhanced Security Measures in Odisha Ahead of Vice Presidents Visit

Bhubaneswar, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : As Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan prepares for his visit to Odisha on Monday, extensive security measures have been put in place by the Odisha Commissionerate Police. Officials shared this information on Sunday, highlighting the scale of the preparations.

Bhubaneswar’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sarvana Vivek M, addressed the media, stating that security has been tightened in anticipation of the Vice President’s visit. Approximately 150 officers and 45 platoons of security personnel are being deployed to ensure safety.

Since the Vice President will be traveling by road, special security arrangements are being made along the entire route. The Deputy Commissioner confirmed that essential security measures have also been established at the two locations he will visit: a private hotel and a university.

On his itinerary, the Vice President will arrive in Odisha to address an orientation program for members of the state assembly in Bhubaneswar. This event is expected to last around an hour. Following this, he will travel to Cuttack in the afternoon to inaugurate the iconic tower at Shree Shree University before returning to New Delhi later in the day.

Assembly Speaker Surama Padhi informed the media that the Odisha Assembly is organizing a one-day orientation program on November 16. The aim is to familiarize all legislators with the daily proceedings and operations of the assembly.

Padhi expressed pride in the Vice President’s agreement to attend the inauguration ceremony, emphasizing the importance of this event. Odisha Governor Brijmohan Ram and Chief Minister Mohan Chara Majhi have also confirmed their participation in the main session of the program.

The winter session of the Odisha Assembly is set to commence on November 18. Vice President Radhakrishnan’s visit is scheduled for November 16, while President Droupadi Murmu will be in the state on November 24 and 25.