Bhubaneswar: Odisha MLAs will take part in Navy Day celebrations on December 4 in Puri to be graced by President Droupadi Murmu, who will arrive in the state capital on Tuesday.
Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, in a statement on Monday, said the lawmakers will travel to the pilgrim town in special buses and they may take their spouses to witness a spectacular display of India’s naval prowess at Puri blue flag beach.
“The formal notification with regard to MLAs’ visit and adjourning the House on December 4 may be issued on Tuesday,” a senior official at the assembly secretariat said.
The Odisha Assembly is likely to be adjourned on the same day to allow lawmakers to attend the celebrations, with an official notice regarding this adjournment expected to be issued soon.
Preparations for the Navy Day event have been underway, with Indian Navy personnel conducting full-dress rehearsals at Puri beach for two consecutive days leading up to the celebrations. The event will feature 15 warships and 40 aircraft, illustrating the diverse capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Special arrangements have been made to accommodate local spectators and tourists, ensuring a smooth and grand celebration. The collaborative efforts between the Indian Navy and the Odisha government underline the importance of this annual event in fostering national pride and enhancing public interest in the maritime domain.
This year’s Navy Day celebrations serve as a vital opportunity to honor India’s rich seafaring heritage while emphasizing the modern maritime prowess of the Indian Navy.