President’s visit to Pune canceled, Symbiosis University postpones convocation

President Droupadi Murmu was scheduled to visit Pune on 28th and 29th and attend the convocation ceremony at Symbiosis University at Lavale.

President Droupadi Murmu was scheduled to attend Symbiosis University’s convocation ceremony at Lavale in Pune on July 29. However, her visit has been postponed due to the ongoing heavy rainfall in the district. As a result, the convocation ceremony has also been postponed.

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In a statement, the university stated, “We deeply regret to inform you that the President has postponed her visit to Maharashtra from July 28 to 30. Due to continued heavy rainfall in and around Pune and the release of water from dams, the Department of Disaster Management, Government of Maharashtra has advised exercising caution. Therefore, the university is compelled to take this difficult decision of postponing the convocation ceremony scheduled on July 29.”

“Given the current weather situation and the forecasts indicating continued adverse conditions, we believe this decision is in the best interest of everyone involved. The safety of our students and their families is of utmost importance to us,” the statement added.

For the President’s visit, vehicular traffic had been diverted, and orders were issued to ban drones, paragliders, all types of balloons, and remote-controlled aircraft flying from July 28 midnight to July 29 midnight. Additionally, fourteen schools in Lavale were also asked to remain closed during her visit on July 29.

Now, these orders will be revised.