President Droupadi Murmu Helicopter Incident in Kerala: Helipad Partially Sinks During Landing

New Delhi: A helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu encountered an unexpected incident on Wednesday when a section of the helipad tarmac at Pramadam Stadium in Kerala partially sank moments after landing. The President is on an official four-day visit to the state, during which she is scheduled to offer prayers at the Sabarimala temple.

Quick Response Ensured President Droupadi Murmu’s Safety

According to PTI, police and fire department personnel swiftly took action after noticing that the helipad surface had caved in. They manually pushed the helicopter away from the sunken spot to prevent any potential mishap. Authorities confirmed that all safety protocols were followed and that President Murmu remained unharmed during the incident.

Her visit to Kerala began on October 21 and will conclude on October 24. Upon her arrival at Thiruvananthapuram Airport, she was accorded a formal welcome by state dignitaries and officials.

Key Moments from President Murmu’s Kerala Visit

According to an update from the President’s official X account, “Governor of Kerala Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister Shri Pinarayi Vijayan, and Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries Shri George Kurian received President Droupadi Murmu on her arrival.”

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan posted on X, describing her visit as “a great honour for the state and our people.”

The President’s itinerary included performing darshan and aarti at the Sabarimala Temple on October 22, followed by several key events in Thiruvananthapuram and other districts.

Events Attended by the President in Kerala

During her visit, President Murmu inaugurated and attended several important functions:

Date	Event	Venue
October 22	Darshan and Aarti	Sabarimala Temple
October 23	Unveiling of former President K.R. Narayanan’s bust	Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram
October 23	Mahasamadhi Centenary of Sree Narayana Guru	Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala
October 23	Valedictory Function of Platinum Jubilee	St. Thomas College, Palai
October 24	Centenary Celebrations	St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

BJP Delegation Meets President Murmu

A delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Kerala unit President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, met President Murmu at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. According to a party statement, the delegation discussed various public concerns, including the Sabarimala gold theft case, and expressed gratitude for the President’s visit to the state.

The President Droupadi Murmu helicopter incident highlights the importance of maintaining strict safety protocols for high-profile visits. Despite the minor scare, her engagements in Kerala continue as planned, with the visit emphasizing cultural, educational, and spiritual connections across the state.

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