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Odisha Assembly Fortified with 35 Platoons Ahead of Budget Session

The Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar has conducted a full-scale security rehearsal and deployed extensive forces around the Odisha Legislative Assembly ahead of the budget session. The security plan includes 35 platoons of police, a Special Tactical Unit, Quick Reaction Teams, and plainclothes personnel across three categories. The session will commence with the Governor's address, followed by the state budget presentation by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on February 20. The session is scheduled to run in two phases until April 8, with prior all-party meetings held to ensure its smooth conduct.

Key Points: Odisha Assembly Security for Budget Session with Governor's Address

  • 35 police platoons deployed
  • Special Tactical Unit for anti-terror
  • Security rehearsal with mock drill held
  • Session begins with Governor's address
  • Budget to be presented by CM on Feb 20
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Tight security blanket around Odisha Assembly ahead of Budget Session

Bhubaneswar police deploy 35 platoons, STU, and plainclothes officers for Odisha Assembly's budget session security. Details inside.

"a comprehensive mock drill was carried out to review preparedness - Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh"

Bhubaneswar, Feb 16

The Commissionerate Police has made elaborate security arrangements in and around the Odisha Legislative Assembly in view of the upcoming budget session, which is scheduled to commence on February 17.

Police on Monday conducted a full-scale security rehearsal, with a focus on multi-layer protection and coordinated deployment.

Speaking to media persons, Police Commissioner Suresh Dev Datta Singh said that a comprehensive mock drill was carried out to review preparedness and ensure seamless security management during the session.

Singh further revealed that 35 platoons police force along with more than 100 police officers including around eight Additional DCPs, 27 ACPs, etc., will be deployed inside the assembly premise and surrounding areas.

Besides this, Special Tactical Unit (STU), has been deployed to tackle any anti-terror emergencies. The Quick Reaction Teams have also been posted at seven places. Similarly, sufficient numbers of cops in plain clothes have also been deployed to ensure the smooth conduct of assembly.

The security deployment includes three categories -- armed, unarmed, and plain-clothes personnel -- ensuring surveillance and response capability across all critical zones.

Senior officers and multiple operational units participated in the exercise to assess real-time coordination and response readiness. Officials said around seven core operational teams and nearly thirty officers were involved in the rehearsal, covering entry points, assembly premises, and surrounding areas.

The Commissioner also stated that special security arrangements are being made in view of the Governor's visit for the customary address at the start of the session.

Police have reviewed intelligence inputs and tightened sensitive security points as part of the preparations.

Notably, an all-party meeting was on Monday held under the chairmanship of speaker of Odisha assembly, Surama Padhy to ensure the smooth conduct of budget session.

The session will begin with the Governor's address, which will be followed by a two-day discussion.

The State Budget will be presented on February 20 by the Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, who also holds the finance portfolio.

According to official sources, the sixth session of the 17th Odisha Assembly is scheduled to conclude on April 8. The session will be held in two phases and will have 28 working days.

- IANS

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Priya S
While security is paramount, I can't help but wonder about the cost of deploying 35 platoons plus so many senior officers. That's a massive amount of manpower and resources. Could some of this be streamlined? The budget should also focus on efficient governance.
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Rohit P
Mock drills and STU deployment sound very professional. 👏 Security for our elected representatives and the Governor is non-negotiable. Hope the new CM presents a budget that addresses real issues like employment and infrastructure in Odisha.
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Ananya R
The all-party meeting before the session is a positive step. Democracy works best when there is cooperation. Now, let's see if that spirit continues during the actual discussions on the budget! Fingers crossed for a constructive session.
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David E
Interesting to see the scale of security preparations. Coming from a different context, it highlights the importance placed on legislative proceedings here. The three-category deployment (armed, unarmed, plain-clothes) seems like a comprehensive approach.
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Karthik V
All this is fine, but the real 'security' we need is for our finances! Hope CM Majhi's budget provides a solid safety net for farmers, students, and the poor. That's the protection that matters most to the common man.

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