Ms Droupadi Murmu was sworn-in as 15th President of India today. She was administered oath by Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana at the Central Hall of Parliament. Speaking on this occasion, President Droupadi Murmu said, this is the beauty of Indian democracy that a poor lady from a far-flung area has become the President. She said, reaching the Presidential post is not her personal achievement, it is the achievement of every poor in India. She added that her nomination is evidence that the poor in India can not only dream but also fulfill those dreams. Ms Murmu reiterated her resolve of working towards upliftment of the marginalized, and empowerment of women and young for the inclusive growth of the country.
Ms Murmu highlighted the spirit of new India and the emergence of the country as a global leader. She said, the world has lots of hope from India. She said, the country has elected her when the country is celebrating 75th year of Independence. She greeted the nation on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas saying that this day is the symbol of courage of country’s armed forces. She also remembered the contribution of freedom fighters and stressed the need to speed up efforts to meet the expectations that India’s freedom fighters had with the citizens of independent India. Appreciating the efforts of the country during the Covid pandemic, she said, administering 200 crore vaccine doses to the people of the country is a big achievement.
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