Did President Murmu Make a Significant Return to Delhi After Her Winter Retreat in Hyderabad?
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Hyderabad, Dec 22 (NationPress) President Droupadi Murmu arrived back in Delhi on Monday following a five-day winter retreat in the city.
She was seen off at Air Force Station, Hakeempet by notable figures including Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, and Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy.
Also present were Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy, along with senior civil and defense officials.
The President had arrived in Hyderabad on December 17, taking residence at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bollarum during her winter stay.
Police enforced strict security measures and rerouted traffic along the journey from Rashtrapati Nilayam to the Air Force Station.
During her visit, the President participated in several events, including the inauguration of the National Conference for the Chairpersons of Public Service Commissions on December 19 at Ramoji Film City.
On December 20, she spoke at a conference titled ‘Timeless Wisdom of Bharat: Pathways of Peace and Progress’, organized by Brahma Kumaris Shanti Sarovar to celebrate its 21st anniversary.
On December 21, she hosted an ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Nilayam, attended by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, and other dignitaries.
Extensive arrangements were made by both central and state government departments, as well as officials from Rashtrapati Nilayam, for the President’s visit.
Each year, the President spends time at Rashtrapati Nilayam and conducts official duties from this location.
This historic building, constructed in 1860, was originally the country house of the British Resident at Secunderabad.
After Hyderabad joined India in 1948, it transformed into the President's retreat.
The first President, Rajendra Prasad, visited in 1955, establishing a tradition whereby every President visits Hyderabad for a southern retreat of at least one week annually.