Amit Shah’s Odisha Visit Cancelled Amid Rising Indo-Pak Tensions

Bhubaneswar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s scheduled two-day visit to Odisha, set to begin on May 10, has been cancelled, Sambalpur BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra confirmed on Friday.

Speaking to reporters, Mishra stated, “While there has been no official confirmation from the Ministry, internal sources have informed us about the cancellation.”

The development comes amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed 26 civilian lives. In response, India launched a retaliatory military operation—Operation Sindoor—targeting terror infrastructure across the border, prompting a nationwide state of alert.

The cancellation of Shah’s visit is being viewed as a precautionary measure in light of the evolving security situation.