President Droupadi Murmu to visit Chhattisgarh for Bastar Dussehra

President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Chhattisgarh on October 22 and 23 to participate in various official programs and cultural events. Following an invitation from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the President will attend the world-famous Bastar Dussehra festival.

In Raipur, the itinerary includes events at Lok Bhavan and the Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium in Budhapara. In Jagdalpur, she is expected to participate in the traditional Muria Darbar and the main public event of Bastar Dussehra at Lalbag Ground.

State officials have initiated extensive preparations for the high-profile visit. A coordination meeting chaired by Governor’s Secretary C. R. Prasanna was held at Lok Bhavan to finalize arrangements regarding security, transportation, seating, and infrastructure such as electricity and internet connectivity. The Chief Secretary has directed district collectors and police officials in the Raipur and Bastar divisions to manage security convoys and travel between Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur and Maa Danteshwari Airport in Jagdalpur.