Bhubaneswar, May 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP national president JP Nadda are scheduled to arrive here on their two-day visits to Odisha today. 

While it will be the BJP chief's second visit to Odisha after the declaration of the election schedule, the PM is scheduled to come to the State twice, today being the first one, before the first phase of polling on May 13. 

According to the information, the Prime Minister will reach Bhubaneswar on Sunday evening and halt the night at Raj Bhawan. He would address massive rallies at Berhampur and Nabarangpur tomorrow.  

In his next visit, the Prime Minister will lead a massive roadshow in Bhubaneswar on May 10. He will address a large public meeting at Balangir on May 11.  The PM is expected to talk more about the protection of Odisha's self-identity, language, and culture which are, according to BJP leaders, under threat now. 

Prime Minister's planned visit to Odisha ahead of the first phase of polls in the State on 13 will boost the morale of the BJP workers and have a big influence on voters. A change in government in Odisha is imminent, according to many. 

Keeping in view the visit of the Prime Minister, the State police have tightened the security arrangements for him in the city. There will be tight security from the airport to the Raj Bhawan during evening hours as the PM will reach the airport at around 9.30 pm. SPG, CISF, and State police will be deployed for this purpose. 

Similarly, Nadda's two-day visit to the State will begin today. He is scheduled to release the election manifesto of the Odisha unit of the BJP at the State office at 3 pm here today. 

Besides releasing the manifesto, Nadda will hold talks with party workers of Bhubaneswar regarding the party's strategies for the ensuing Lok Sabha and Assembly polls. 

Later, Nadda will go to Cuttack and discuss matters relating to elections with party leaders and workers. 
It may be noted here that External Affairs Miniser Dr S Jaikshankar is now in the State. He addressed an intellectuals' meeting yesterday.  

Odisha will go to votes in four phases on May 13, 20, 25 and June 1.