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President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Dehradun for a three-day visit to inaugurate key projects. She will lay the foundation stone for a 132-acre public park and open Rashtrapati Niketan to the public. Her planned trip to Madhya Pradesh was abruptly cancelled, disappointing local officials. The Uttarakhand Governor and Chief Minister personally welcomed her at the airport.

Key Points: President Murmu Visits Uttarakhand for Key Infrastructure Projects

  • President Murmu lays foundation for 132-acre public park in Dehradun
  • Rashtrapati Niketan opens to public on June 24
  • Madhya Pradesh visit cancelled last minute
  • Uttarakhand CM and Governor welcome her at airport
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President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Uttarakhand for 3-day visit

President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Dehradun to inaugurate a public park and open Rashtrapati Niketan, while cancelling her Madhya Pradesh trip.

"Her Excellency President Draupadi Murmu's visit to Indore and Barwani on 18th and 19th June has been cancelled – Indore Collector"

Dehradun, June 19

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday arrived in Dehradun for a three-day visit.

Uttarakhand Governor Lt General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami received the President Murmu at Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.

The President will lay the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art public park being developed on 132 acres of land on Rajpur Road in Dehradun. This park will be completed in one year and dedicated to the public, an official statement read.

On the other hand, Rashtrapati Niketan, spread over 24 acres, will be opened to the general public on June 24. Before Rashtrapati Niketan, it was known as Rashtrapati Aashiyana. In addition to the collection of artefacts in this heritage building, visitors will get to see Lily Talab, Rokari Talab, Rose Garden, etc.

In addition, Rashtrapati Tapovan, spread over 19 acres, will be dedicated to the general public. It has winding paths, wooden bridges, and quiet places for contemplation and meditation.

Earlier, President Murmu's visit to Madhya Pradesh from June 18 to 19 has been cancelled, as per information from the Collector of Indore.

President Murmu was supposed to visit Indore and Barwani on June 18 and 19, which has been cancelled.

The Indore Collector shared a post on his official 'X' handle and informed about the development."Her Excellency President Draupadi Murmu's visit to Indore and Barwani on 18th and 19th June has been cancelled", the 'X' post read.

President Droupadi Murmu was scheduled to participate in a state-level programme on the occasion of World Sickle Cell Day to be held in Taloon Gram Panchayat in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani district on June 19, as per a press release.

President Murmu was the chief guest at the program, and Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla, and other ministers were scheduled to attend.

- ANI

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Arjun K.
Great to see our President visiting Uttarakhand! The new public park sounds wonderful - we need more such green spaces in our cities. Hope they maintain it properly unlike many other public parks that deteriorate after inauguration. 🙏
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Priya M.
As someone from Dehradun, I'm excited about Rashtrapati Niketan opening to public! Our city has such rich heritage that deserves to be showcased. The timing is perfect with summer vacations - will definitely take my kids there next week.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the President's visit, I hope they address the real issues of Uttarakhand too - the migration from villages, unemployment, and environmental concerns. These projects are good but we need balanced development across the state.
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Neha T.
The meditation spaces at Rashtrapati Tapovan sound perfect for stressed city dwellers like me! 😌 Hope they keep reasonable entry fees so common people can enjoy these facilities. Our taxes pay for these after all!
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Vikram J.
Interesting that the Madhya Pradesh visit was cancelled last minute. Hope everything is okay with the President's schedule. The sickle cell awareness program in Barwani was important too - hope they reschedule soon.

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