Amit Shah's planned trip to Odisha has been delayed.

The eagerly awaited two-day visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Odisha, which was scheduled to begin on Saturday, has been postponed. This change of plans comes after the Centre declared a seven-day mourning period to pay respects to the late former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. As per a BJP leader in Bhubaneswar, this decision was made known on Friday.

Shah was expected to participate in a program organized by the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and also hold a meeting with BJP MPs, MLAs, and workers at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on December 29. Additionally, he had some other engagements lined up during his visit. However, all these events will now have to be rescheduled.

Confirming the postponement, Jajpur MP and BJP leader Rabindra Narayan Behera stated that the reason behind this change was the unfortunate demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The central government has declared a seven-day period of mourning to honor the late leader, who passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92 in New Delhi.

In light of this news, all government programs and festivals scheduled for the next seven days have been cancelled. The BJP leader also mentioned that the entire nation is in a state of mourning and this decision is a mark of respect for the departed soul. Manmohan Singh, who is fondly remembered as the pioneer of India's economic reforms, will always be remembered for his significant contributions to the country's growth and development.

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