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12:19 PM

Need to rise above partisan politics to arrive at solution: President Murmu on NEET 'paper leak' issue

At a joint sitting of both Houses, President Droupadi Murmu stated that there was a need to rise above partisan politics to arrive at a solution and that the government has made a strict law against unfair means employed during examinations.

12:11 PM

Emergency biggest attack on Constitution, country plunged into chaos: President Murmu

The entire country plunged into chaos during Emergency, but nation was victorious against such unconstitutional powers, President Murmu said today. The Emergency was the biggest and darkest chapter of the direct attack on the Constitution, she added.

12:05 PM

Any attempt to tarnish our democracy should be condemned by all: President Draupadi Murmu

Any attempt to tarnish our democracy should be condemned by all, President Draupadi Murmu said in the Parliament today.

12:02 PM

CAA will allow many to live life of dignity as citizens: President Draupadi Murmu

"With CAA, the government has started giving citizenship to asylum-seekers. This has allowed many to live a life of dignity. I wish for a better future for those who have secured citizenship under this law," President Murmu said.

11:59 AM

Justice will be prioritised over punishment, says President Murmu on new criminal laws

"From July 1, the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita will be effective in the country. Now, justice will be prioritised over punishment which is also a sentiment in Constitution. With the new laws, there will be efficiency in the judicial process," President Draupadi Murmu said. 

11:55 AM

Reform process in Armed Forces should continue to keep it combat ready, says President Murmu in Parliament

"For a strong India, modernity is required in Defence forces. Continued reforms are needed in Armed Forces to ensure that the country is at its best in case of conflict. My government has made several steps to make the Armed Forces self-reliant," President Murmu said. The Opposition raised slogans of "Agniveer" in the House.

11:50 AM

Investigation will fix accountability, says President Draupadi Murmu on NEET-UG paper leak

Referring to the NEET-UG paper leak, President Draupadi Murmu in her address in joint session of Parliament, stated that an investigation will fix the accountability for the fracas.

11:44 AM

Parliament LIVE news: Govt working to ensure peace, stability in Northeast, says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday asserted that the central government is working towards ensuring peace and stability in the Northeast. “In the last 10 years, many old conflicts have been resolved, many agreements have been made. The government is working to repeal AFSPA in a phased manner in disturbed areas through development,” she added.

11:42 AM

India has taken initiative to solve many global problems, says President Droupadi Murmu

"As a 'Vishwa Bandhu', India has taken initiative to solve many global problems," President Murmu said in her address to the Parliament today. "Today, India is known not for increasing the world's challenges but for providing solutions," she asserted.

11:37 AM

CM Kejriwal harassed by central agencies, will boycott President's address, says AAP RS MP Sanjay Singh

"You all know what is happening to us, how the elected CM has been kept in jail and how he was arrested by CBI yesterday...We will definitely boycott the President's address because this is not the President's own statement, rather she reads the government's statement. She reads the written speeches of the government. So that is why we will boycott the President's address," AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh stated today.

11:32 AM

Government is working towards making India 3rd largest economy, says President Droupadi Murmu

"The pledge of reform, perform and transform has made India the fastest-growing economy in the world. In 10 years, India rose from the 11th position to become the 5th largest economy...Despite a pandemic and conflicts in different parts of the world, India has been able to achieve this growth rate. This became possible due to the reforms and decisions taken in national interest in the last 10 years. Today, India contributes to 15% of the global growth. My Government is working towards making India the 3rd largest economy in the world," President Droupadi Murmu said.

11:25 AM

Many historic decisions will be taken in this budget, says President on Modi 3.0's first Budget

"In the upcoming sessions, this government is going to present the first budget of this term. This budget will be an effective document of the government's far-reaching policies and futuristic vision. Along with big economic and social decisions, many historic steps will also be seen in this budget," President Murmu said.

11:22 AM

People are aware that only this govt can fulfil their aspirations, says President Droupadi Murmu

"A stable government with a complete majority has been formed in the country after six decades. People have shown trust in this Govt for the third time. People are aware that only this Govt can fulfil their aspirations...The 18th Lok Sabha is a historic Lok Sabha in many ways. This Lok Sabha was formed in the early years of the Amrit Kaal. This Lok Sabha will also be a witness to the 56th year of adoption of the Constitution of the country," says President Droupadi Murmu.

11:19 AM

President Murmu congratulates Election Commission for successful conducting of Lok Sabha polls

"On behalf of crores of countrymen, I would like to express gratitude Election Commission of India. This was the biggest election in the world. Decades-long records of voting have been broken in J&K. For the past 4 decades, Kashmir witnessed low voting amid shutdowns and strikes. India's enemies propagated it as the opinion of Kashmir, on international forums. But this time, Kashmir valley gave a befitting reply to all such forces," President Murmu said today.

11:15 AM

Have full faith that MPs would fulfill their duties with a sentiment of 'Nation First': President Murmu

"I congratulate all the newly-elected members of the 18th Lok Sabha. You all have come here by winning the trust of country's voters. Very few get this opportunity to serve the nation and the people. I have full faith that you would fulfill your duties with a feeling of nation first," President Droupadi Murmu  said today while addressing the joint session of Parliament.