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President Murmu reaches Jaipur on two day visit

Darpan News Desk IANS, 13 Feb, 2024 11:28 AM

Jaipur, Feb 13 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday evening reached Rajasthan. She is on a two day -- February 13 and 14 -- visit to the desert state.

The President reached Jaipur by a special plane from Surat and was warmly received at Sanganer Airport by the Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

She drove straight to Raj Bhavan, where she was welcomed by Governor Kalraj Mishra.

Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Bhajanlal Sharma received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival at Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/YY8r2cUNyI
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On Wednesday, the President will visit Mehandipur Balaji temple. Thereafter, she will go to Beneshwar Dham in Dungarpur where she will participate in the Women's Conference which will be organised under the Lakhpati Didi programme.

The President will also offer prayers in temples located at Beneshwar Dham.

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