Odisha Govt orders probe on power failure during President Murmu's convocation address

During President Droupadi Murmu's address at the convocation ceremony of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCBU) in Baripada on Saturday, the Odisha government took the blackout seriously.

Odisha Govt orders probe on power failure during President Murmu's convocation address
Droupadi Murmu

Baripada: During President Droupadi Murmu's address at the convocation ceremony of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCBU) in Baripada on Saturday, the Odisha government took the blackout seriously.

While an employee of the university's electricity department was suspended as a result of the incident, a thorough investigation into the entire incident has been ordered. According to sources, a three-person team has been formed to conduct the investigation.

A blackout occurred shortly after the President began her convocation address, and the auditorium was plunged into darkness as all lights were turned off. She had to read her speech under the dim light of the podium.

The Odisha government took the blackout seriously during President Droupadi Murmu's address at the convocation ceremony of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCBU) in Baripada on Saturday.
While one employee of the university's electricity department has been suspended as a result of the incident, an investigation into the entire incident has been ordered. According to sources, a three-person investigation team has been formed.

The auditorium was plunged into darkness shortly after the President began her convocation address, as all lights were turned off. She had to read her speech while standing in the dim light of the podium.

After the incident, which was caused by a technical glitch, the Revenue Divisional Commissioner (RDC) called an emergency meeting.

Prof Santosh Tripathy, Vice Chancellor of MSCB University, expressed regret over the incident. He stated that IDCO built the building and also repaired the generator, but that the dedicated generator did not work. He stated that the incident is being investigated.