President Droupadi Murmu will attend the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsavam at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Hyderabad, on November 21; Vice President Radhakrishnan to visit the city earlier on November 16.

President Droupadi Murmu is set to visit Hyderabad on November 21 to attend the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsavam at Rashtrapati Nilayam, one of the Presidential Retreats. Upon arrival at Begumpet airport, she will proceed to Raj Bhavan, where she will stay overnight before leaving for Puttaparti in Andhra Pradesh on November 22.

Ahead of her visit, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will arrive in the city on November 16 to attend an event at Ramoji Film City and a high tea hosted by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma.

Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao has directed senior officials to ensure tight security and smooth arrangements during the high-profile visits.

Analysis: President Murmu’s participation in the Bharatiya Kala Mahotsavam highlights Hyderabad’s growing stature as a hub of national cultural events. For local administrators, these back-to-back visits also serve as a reminder of the city’s importance in protocol management and inter-state coordination at the highest levels.