Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today reviewed the preparations at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar ahead of a grand public event to mark one year of the BJP-led state government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the event as the chief guest tomorrow.

During his visit, CM Majhi inspected the entire venue and directed officials to ensure that all arrangements are completed without any flaws, especially those concerning the Prime Minister’s visit. He instructed that all necessary work must be completed by late evening today.

Accompanying the Chief Minister during the inspection were Works and Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan, BJP Odisha President Manmohan Samal, BJP Odisha in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar, and co-incharge Lata Usendi.

Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja and Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department Hemant Sharma briefed the Chief Minister about the detailed preparations made for the event.

Twin City Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh informed that elaborate security arrangements have been made in Bhubaneswar for the Prime Minister’s visit. As many as 133 platoons of police force have been deployed, along with over 500 officers. Nearly 20 senior officers, including Additional DCPs, DCPs, IGs, and Additional DGs, are overseeing the arrangements.

Central Armed Police Forces and other central agencies are also involved in ensuring foolproof security. Measures such as anti-sabotage checks, traffic management, crowd control, and anti-terror vigilance have been strengthened from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Janata Maidan, the police official said.

In view of the monsoon, Fire Service and ODRAF teams have also been deployed. A traffic advisory has been issued for the PM’s roadshow, and a strict ban has been imposed on the use of drones in the area, he added.

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