President Murmu To Address Odisha Assembly In Historic First
President Droupadi Murmu will become the first sitting President of India to address the Odisha Legislative Assembly on November 27, 2025. The address will mark the beginning of the Assembly’s winter session and is considered a milestone in the state’s legislative history.
Murmu Returns To Her Former Workplace
President Murmu previously served as an MLA from the Rairangpur constituency in Mayurbhanj district during the 2000 and 2004 terms. She also held ministerial roles in the Odisha government. During her visit, she is expected to see Room No. 11, the chamber she used during her tenure as an MLA.
Schedule And Security Measures
Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar in the afternoon and proceed to Raj Bhavan before heading to the Assembly by around 4:20 pm. Her address is scheduled to begin at 4:30 pm. The Assembly premises have been prepared for the occasion, with a multi-layered security arrangement in place.
Significance Of The Event
The event holds symbolic value for Odisha and national politics. For Murmu, it is a meaningful return to the legislature where her political career began. For the state, it marks an unprecedented moment, strengthening the connection between the President’s office and regional legislative institutions.
