Bhubaneswar: President of RAM Nath Kovind will be in Odisha on a two-day visit, from February 19, where he will pay Obeisance to Lord Jagannath and attend several programs in Puri.
This will be the third Kovind visit to the temple.
Puri District Administration on Saturday held a high-level meeting on security settings for Kovind.
Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh said they had made arrangements for a fluent visit from the President like last year.
“We will use around 40 police platooners in different locations in Puri.
About 200 police officers will also be deployed to ensure the smooth running program.
We make all the necessary arrangements so that the public and worshipers do not face discomfort during the President’s visit,” said Singh.
Puri Distrect Collector Samarth Verma, who attended the meeting, said they would soon hold a meeting with Sevayats and Jagannath Temple officials to share responsibilities between them for Darshan which was smooth on the day of Kovind’s visit on the day.
In addition to visiting Jagannath Temple around 5 pm on February 19, Kovind will inaugurate the events that celebrate the 150-year anniversary of Srimad Bhakti Sidhant Saraswati Prabhupada, founder of Gooudiya Mission, the next day.
Then, he will also visit Sri Chaitanya Gaudiya Mutt before returning to Delhi.
On Friday, Narasingha Bhol, IG from the police (center distance), along with Puri SP visited Jagannath Temple, Chaitanya Gaudiya Mutt and Saradhabali Ground to check security arrangements in front of the President’s visit.
“We take steps to make stupid security arrangements during the Jagannath Darshan President and interactions with the people,” Bhol said.
Bhakti Vivek Paramarthi from Gaudiya Mutt said they were happy to welcome the president.
The source said the travel plan would be available soon.