Udit vani, Ranchi/Khunti: The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, is scheduled for a significant one-day visit to Jharkhand on Saturday, March 28, 2026. During his stay, he will visit Ulihatu in Khunti district—the birthplace of Bhagwan Birsa Munda—and later address the 15th Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ranchi.
Honoring Tribal Heritage in Ulihatu
The Vice President’s itinerary will commence with his arrival in the capital. He is expected to land at Birsa Munda Airport via a special aircraft at 09:35 AM, where he will receive a formal reception. Immediately after, he will depart for Khunti by helicopter. 10:20 AM: Arrival at the Ulihatu helipad. 11:00 AM: Visit to the ancestral home of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and interaction with his descendants. 11:35 AM: Floral tributes at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda within the Birsa Munda Complex in Ulihatu.
Ranchi Engagements: Tributes and IIM Convocation
Upon his return from Khunti, the Vice President will participate in several high-profile events in Ranchi:
12:50 PM: Return to Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi, from Khunti.
01:15 PM: Wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Bhagwan Birsa Munda at the iconic Birsa Chowk.
03:00 PM: Presence as the Chief Guest at the 15th Annual Convocation of IIM Ranchi, held at the Swami Vivekanand Auditorium. He will award gold medals to meritorious students and deliver the convocation address.
Security and Logistics
The administrations of Ranchi and Khunti are on high alert to ensure a seamless visit. A massive police force has been deployed along the route from the airport to Birsa Chowk and Argora. The Vice President is scheduled to depart for Delhi from Ranchi at 05:20 PM
