President Draupadi Murmu will be on a visit to Maharashtra and Haryana on October 31 and November 1. During this period, she will participate in religious events related to the Simhastha Mahakumbh in Nashik, Maharashtra. She will then travel to Kurukshetra, Haryana, on November 1 to participate in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Haryana's formation. An official statement released by Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday shared the schedule of her two-day visit. The President's presence in both states will be part of various religious, cultural, and historical events.

On October 31, President Murmu will participate in the Dhwaj Stambh Poojan, Dhwaj Poojan, and Flag Hoisting ceremonies organized on the occasion of the Simhastha Mahakumbh in Nashik. She will also address a public gathering during the event. After attending the events in Maharashtra, the President will arrive in Kurukshetra the next day. She is scheduled to participate in a special ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of Haryana's formation. She will also attend the annual event organized at Gurukul Kurukshetra to commemorate the centenary of the sacrifice of Swami Shraddhanand Ji.

Earlier, on October 23, the President attended the Bastar Dussehra celebrations held in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh. On this occasion, she described Bastar Dussehra as an important symbol of Chhattisgarh's cultural heritage and collective faith. The President stated that the participation of all sections of society in this event is its unique identity. The various traditions observed here strengthen social unity, mutual cooperation, and brotherhood. She also described this festival as a unique example of tribal culture and community participation.

In her address, the President also emphasized the need to preserve and develop tribal culture in Chhattisgarh. She stated that the state was affected by the challenge of Naxalism for a long time, but through the joint efforts of the central and state governments, the situation has improved and development work has gained momentum. The President commended initiatives to provide financial assistance to tribal entrepreneurs and connect their products with the market. He expressed confidence that such efforts for inclusive development will play a crucial role in achieving the goal of a developed India by 2047. He also called for learning from the tribal communities' tradition of living in harmony with nature and prioritizing environmental protection alongside development.