Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi offers prayers at Durga Puja pandal on Ashtami

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) (India), October 11 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday visited a Durga Puja pandal in Bhubaneswar on Ashtami and offered prayers.

During his visit, Majhi said, “Greetings to everyone. Today is Ashtami Tithi. On this auspicious occasion, we have been fortunate to offer prayers to Maa Durga. A new government has come to power and with the blessings of the Goddess, I have been given the responsibility of the Chief Minister and the responsibility of the people of Odisha.” He added, “Today, on this auspicious occasion, I prayed to Maa that people get happiness, peace and prosperity and that Odisha becomes a new Odisha, a prosperous Odisha in the next 5 years.” Majhi encouraged everyone to pray for happiness and prosperity, stating, “This (visit to Maa Durga) has made me very happy and certainly today my request to everyone is to pray and be happy.” of Odisha Law and Order Police (ADG) Sanjay Kumar announced that special security arrangements have been made for the Durga Puja celebrations to assist the district SSPs and Commissioner of Police across the state.

As the state prepares for this auspicious occasion, massive gatherings are expected in areas like Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Bhadrak, Khandapada and Balasore.

“I can assure you that this year’s Durga Puja celebrations in Odisha will be grand and safe as we have made elaborate arrangements to ensure the smooth conduct of the festivities, especially in sensitive communal areas,” Kumar said while speaking to ANI.

He further stated that approximately 205 platoons of security forces have been deployed across the state to assist the district SSP and Commissioner of Police. Besides, eight companies of CRPF and BSF along with two companies of Rapid Action Force are stationed in Bhadrak district.

“All major districts are now covered by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF),” he added.

The state also strategically deployed key personnel to oversee security operations. This includes one SP rank officer, 11 Additional SPs, 42 DSPs and Assistant Commandants, 50 Inspectors and 320 Sub-Inspectors and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), who have been deployed in various districts.

To facilitate the flow of traffic, separate arrangements have been made. “We publish traffic guidelines in the media and local newspapers to inform the public,” Kumar added.

“Main roads will be cleared and traffic will be managed efficiently. We have also developed ample parking facilities, especially in Cuttack,” he said. Kumar emphasized, “We have taken all precautions to ensure that the public does not face any problem.” (ANI)