The Odisha government faced backlash after mistakenly assigning deceased Odisha Administrative Service officer Prabodha Kumar Rout to manage crowds during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit on September 17. The error, revealed in an order listing 50 officers for crowd management duties during the launch of the 'Subhadra Yojana' at Janata Maidan, prompted swift criticism on social media, leading to a correction the next day. Rout, who passed away in July 2023, was replaced by Subrat Kumar Jena, a land officer at IDCO, as confirmed by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. Biju Janata Dal's social media head, Swayam Prakash Mohapatra, expressed his dismay over the oversight, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. Despite the controversy, preparations for Modi's visit continue, where he will also launch key railway projects valued at ₹2,800 crore. The 'Subhadra Yojana' aims to provide financial assistance to over one crore women in Odisha.