President Murmu, PM Modi To Visit Odisha On June 20

Bhubaneswar : President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are scheduled to visit Odisha on June 20 to participate in celebrations marking the completion of two years of the BJP-led state government, lending significant national prominence to the occasion.

The proposed visit was formally announced by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) following a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja at Lok Seva Bhavan here on Tuesday. Senior officials from various departments attended the meeting to assess preparations and coordinate arrangements for the high-profile event.

According to official sources, the main programme will be held at Rairangpur in Mayurbhanj district, the hometown of President Murmu, where a massive public gathering is expected to be organised. The President and the Prime Minister are likely to jointly address the gathering and participate in a series of events highlighting the achievements of the state government over the past two years.

Sources said several major infrastructure, industrial, connectivity and welfare projects are expected to be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid during the visit. The state government is also preparing a comprehensive report card showcasing its performance in key sectors, including rural development, drinking water supply, healthcare, education, agriculture, women's empowerment and industrial growth.

Welcoming the proposed visit, BJP state spokesperson Manoj Kumar Mohapatra said the presence of the President and the Prime Minister would be a matter of pride for Odisha and would further accelerate the state's development trajectory.

"The visit of Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Odisha on the occasion of the completion of two years of the state government is a moment of great pride for every Odia. It reflects the importance being attached to Odisha's rapid transformation under the BJP government. The people of the state are eagerly looking forward to the announcement and inauguration of several landmark development projects that will strengthen infrastructure, generate employment and improve public services," Mohapatra said.

The visit assumes added political significance as it comes at a time when the BJP government in Odisha is seeking to consolidate its position after ending the Biju Janata Dal's uninterrupted 24-year rule in the state IN 2024. The presence of both the President and the Prime Minister at the anniversary celebrations is being viewed as a strong endorsement of the state government's development agenda and governance initiatives.

Security arrangements are expected to be extensive, with central and state agencies working in close coordination to ensure the smooth conduct of the programme. Senior officials have been directed to expedite preparatory work relating to venue management, transportation, public participation and protocol arrangements.

"The visit of Hon'ble President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Odisha on the occasion of the completion of two years of the state government is a moment of great pride for every Odia. It reflects the importance being attached to Odisha's rapid transformation under the BJP government. The people of the state are eagerly looking forward to the announcement and inauguration of several landmark development projects that will strengthen infrastructure, generate employment and improve public services," Mohapatra said.

Official sources indicated that a detailed itinerary of the dignitaries' visit would be finalised in the coming days. The state government is planning the anniversary celebrations on a grand scale, with a focus on showcasing its achievements and unveiling a roadmap for Odisha's future growth and development.