**President Droupadi Murmu Visits Mathura Aboard Luxury Maharaja Express**

Mathura: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Mathura on Thursday morning aboard the luxury Maharaja Express train for a day-long visit. The special train, equipped with a Presidential suite, deluxe suites, restaurants, and lounges, brought the President and her delegation to Vrindavan Road railway station at 10 a.m.

**Temple Visits and Prayers**

According to the President’s office, her itinerary for the day includes prayers at several revered sites: Shri Banke Bihari Temple, Nidhivan, Kubja Krishna Temple, and Shri Krishna Janmsthan in Mathura. Additionally, she will visit Sudama Kuti during the day.

A special ‘maha aarti’ has been planned at the 500-year-old Kubja Krishna Temple, where prayers will be dedicated to world peace and the health of critically ill patients.

**Reception and Security Measures**

District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed that the President was warmly received by Minister for Sugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Laxmi Narayan Chaudhary, Mayor Vinod Kumar Agarwal, and senior officials.

To ensure the utmost security, more than 4,000 police personnel have been deployed across the city. This effort is supported by eight companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary as well as ATS commandos. Central security agencies have also been deployed to augment the safety arrangements, and a strict no-fly zone remains in effect over the city.

**Traffic and Surveillance**

Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar stated that surveillance measures include active monitoring of social media and prompt reporting of any suspicious activities. Traffic has been diverted along the President’s convoy routes to facilitate smooth movement.

Furthermore, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which prohibits gatherings of more than five people, has been strictly enforced throughout the city during the visit.

**Return to Delhi**

After concluding her engagements in Mathura, the President’s special train is scheduled to depart from Mathura Junction in the evening, returning to Delhi.
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