President Droupadi Murmu made a historic train journey from Bhubaneswar to Berhampur in Odisha, becoming the first sitting President to do so. The trip is part of her three-day visit, which includes temple visits and other official engagements.
In a historic milestone for Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu, accompanied by Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, departed from Bhubaneswar Railway Station on Tuesday aboard a special train bound for Berhampur. The journey marks a rare and historic event, as President Murmu becomes the first sitting President of India to travel to Berhampur Railway Station by train.
Extensive Security Measures
Extensive security arrangements were executed by the Commissionerate of Police, Government Railway Police (GRP), and Railway Protection Force (RPF). A multi-tier security cordon was maintained inside and around the Bhubaneswar station premises, with platforms 1 and 2 cleared exclusively for the Presidential Special Train.
Spiritual and Official Engagements
Upon reaching Berhampur, the President’s convoy will proceed to the famous hot-spring shrine at Taptapani in Ganjam district. President Murmu is scheduled to offer special prayers and perform aarti at the revered Maa Kandhuni Devi Temple as well as the nearby Shiva Temple.
Following the temple visit, the President will travel to Gopalpur, where she is scheduled to make a night halt at the Army Air Defence College / Army School facilities. The three-day presidential visit to Odisha, which began yesterday with the inauguration of Jagadguru Kripalu University in Cuttack, will conclude tomorrow when she returns to the national capital.
India-Uzbekistan Diplomatic Talks
Earlier on Monday, the President met the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The high-level meeting underscored the expanding partnership between New Delhi and Tashkent, touching upon trade, rare earth critical minerals, educational exchanges, and shared civilizational roots.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to expanding strategic cooperation across Central Asia, agreeing that “discussions held during this visit will further strengthen the bonds of friendship, trust, and cooperation between our two nations.”
(ANI)
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