Raipur , 17 October (H.S.): President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh on October 22 and 23, during which she will participate in events in Raipur and Jagdalpur, including the renowned Bastar Dussehra celebrations.

According to the Chief Minister’s Office, on October 22, the President will release a commemorative coin worth Rs 200 in honour of the revered Mata Hasi Devi at an event scheduled for 12.45 p.m. at Lok Bhavan in Raipur. Later, at 4 p.m., she will attend the ‘Seva Samman Parv’ and ‘Yuva Prabodhan’ programmes organised at the Indoor Stadium in Raipur on the occasion of the Nuakhai festival, where she will be the chief guest.

On the second day, October 23, President Murmu will offer prayers at the Maa Danteshwari Temple in Jagdalpur at 11 a.m. She will subsequently attend the historic and traditional ‘Muria Darbar’ at Lalbagh Maidan in Jagdalpur at 12.45 p.m., as part of the Bastar Dussehra celebrations. During the event, she will interact directly with Manjhi-Chalkis, priests and leaders of tribal communities.

Bastar Dussehra is internationally renowned, and its celebrations conclude with the ‘Muria Darbar’, which is also described as an ancient tribal people’s parliament. The President is attending the festival at the special invitation of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

Preparations for the President’s visit were recently reviewed at a meeting convened by Chief Secretary Vikasheel. During the meeting, officials were directed to ensure that all necessary arrangements, including security at event venues and transportation, met the required standards throughout the President’s visit. The Culture Department has been designated as the nodal department for coordinating the programme.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar