VP Radhakrishnan in Odisha on Nov 16: 150 officers, 45 platoons deployed
Synopsis
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrives in Odisha on 16 November for two symbolic engagements — an MLA orientation programme just before the state's winter session, and the inauguration of Sri Sri University's iconic academic tower in Cuttack. With 150 officers and 45 platoons deployed, the visit also sets the stage for President Droupadi Murmu's own visit to the state on 24-25 November.
Key Takeaways
Radhakrishnan will visit Odisha on 16 November 2026 .
The Odisha Commissionerate Police has deployed 150 officers and 45 platoons for security.
He will address a one-day MLA orientation programme in Bhubaneswar attended by Governor Brajmohan Ram and CM Mohan Charan Majhi .
He will then inaugurate the iconic academic tower of Sri Sri University in Cuttack at noon before returning to New Delhi .
The Odisha Assembly winter session begins 18 November ; President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the state on 24-25 November .
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan is set to visit Odisha on 16 November 2026 for a packed schedule across Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, prompting the Odisha Commissionerate Police to mobilise 150 officers and 45 platoons of security forces ahead of his arrival.
Security Arrangements
Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Saravana Vivek M told reporters on Sunday that security has been substantially reinforced across all venues and travel routes. 'In view of the Vice-President's visit, security arrangements have been strengthened, with the mobilisation of senior officers and police personnel. Around 150 officers and 45 platoons of security forces have been deployed,' he said.
Since Vice-President Radhakrishnan will travel between venues by road, the DCP confirmed that special security cordons are being erected along the route. Advance checks have already been completed at both the private hotel and the university campus he is scheduled to visit.
MLA Orientation Programme in Bhubaneswar
The first engagement on the Vice-President's itinerary is an orientation programme for members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly in Bhubaneswar. Speaker Surama Padhy said on Sunday that the one-day programme, scheduled for 16 November, is designed to familiarise all MLAs with the day-to-day proceedings and functioning of the state legislature.
'The programme will provide an opportunity for legislators to refresh their knowledge of various aspects of Assembly proceedings, including their technical and political dimensions, through discussions and deliberations,' Padhy said. She described the Vice-President's consent to attend the inaugural ceremony as 'a matter of pride.'
Odisha Governor Brajmohan Ram and Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi have also confirmed their attendance at the plenary session. The programme is expected to last approximately one hour. Notably, the orientation comes just days ahead of the Odisha Assembly winter session, which is scheduled to commence on 18 November.
Sri Sri University Inauguration in Cuttack
Following the Bhubaneswar event, Vice-President Radhakrishnan will travel to Cuttack at noon to inaugurate the iconic tower — the academic building — of Sri Sri University. He is then scheduled to depart for New Delhi in the afternoon.
Presidential Visit to Follow
The Vice-President's visit is not the only high-level engagement Odisha is preparing for this month. President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the state on 24 and 25 November, making it a fortnight of significant constitutional attention to the state. The back-to-back visits underline Odisha's growing prominence in national constitutional and educational events.
Point of View
President on 24-25 November — is unusual in its concentration of constitutional attention on a single state within the same fortnight. Odisha's MLA orientation programme, timed just before the winter session, signals a renewed institutional focus on legislative capacity-building under the new assembly. The security mobilisation, while standard protocol for a Z-plus protectee, reflects how road-based movement in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack stretches local law-enforcement resources. The more substantive question is whether the MLA orientation translates into measurably better legislative conduct during the winter session, or remains a ceremonial exercise.
NationPress
15 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan visiting Odisha on 16 November?
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan is visiting Odisha on 16 November to address a one-day orientation programme for members of the state legislature in Bhubaneswar and to inaugurate the iconic academic tower of Sri Sri University in Cuttack. He will return to New Delhi the same afternoon.
What security has been arranged for the VP's Odisha visit?
The Odisha Commissionerate Police has deployed 150 officers and 45 platoons of security forces. Special arrangements have also been made along the road route the Vice-President will use to travel between venues.
What is the MLA orientation programme in Odisha?
The one-day orientation programme, organised by the Odisha Legislative Assembly on 16 November, aims to familiarise all MLAs with the day-to-day proceedings and functioning of the state legislature. Speaker Surama Padhy said it will cover technical and political dimensions of Assembly proceedings through discussions and deliberations.
When does the Odisha Assembly winter session begin?
The Odisha Assembly winter session is scheduled to commence on 18 November 2026, just two days after the VP's visit and the MLA orientation programme.
Is President Droupadi Murmu also visiting Odisha soon?
Yes. President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit Odisha on 24 and 25 November 2026, making it the second high-level constitutional visit to the state within a fortnight.
