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President Murmu departs Nashik after concluding Maharashtra visit

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis saw off the President on Saturday.

President Droupadi Murmu left Nashik on Saturday following the end of her visit to Maharashtra. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were present to see her depart.

Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar, along with Minister Jaykumar Rawal and other dignitaries, were also in attendance. The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office confirmed these details in a post on X.

During her visit on October 31, the President performed puja of the Pavitra Dhwaja and Dwajasthambha at Ramkund. She also hoisted the Dharmdhwaj to signal the start of the Nashik - Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela 2027.

The President's activities included unveiling the 'Har Har Gange' theme song and the official website for the Kumbh Mela Authority. She also released a special postage stamp and attended the Maha Godavari Aarti.

On November 1, President Murmu is expected to attend the Hirak Jayanti celebrations in Kurukshetra. This event marks the 60th anniversary of the formation of Haryana.

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