Key points from President Murmu's address to Parliament
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu delivered a significant address to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, highlighting various key initiatives and achievements of the government.
Here are the key points from her speech:
Global leadership and solutions
Vishwa Bandhu: President Murmu emphasized India's role as a 'Vishwa Bandhu' (World Friend), taking initiatives to solve global problems. She noted that India is known for providing solutions to global challenges, especially in areas like nutrition and sustainable agriculture.
Judicial reforms
Bharatiya Nyay Samhita: From July 1, the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita will be effective, prioritizing justice over punishment, aligning with the sentiments of the Constitution. The new laws aim to enhance efficiency in the judicial process, the President said.
Citizenship and human dignity
Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA): The government has been granting citizenship to asylum-seekers, allowing many to live with dignity. President Murmu expressed hope for a better future for those who have secured citizenship under this law.
Defense modernization
Modern armed forces: Highlighting the need for modernization, she stressed the importance of reforms to make the Armed Forces self-reliant and prepared for conflict.
Development in the Northeast
Enhanced connectivity: Efforts are being made to improve connectivity in the Northeast, with development initiatives in education, health, tourism, and employment. A new semiconductor plant is being built in Assam at a cost of Rs 27,000 crore, positioning the Northeast as a center for 'Made in India' chips, the President said.
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Three private doctors arrested in illegal scanning case involving 31 minor pregnant girls in KR Pet
Mandya: Police on Tuesday arrested three private doctors in connection with a case involving alleged illegal scanning of 31 minor pregnant girls at a private diagnostic centre in KR Pet. The accused were later remanded to judicial custody.
The arrested doctors have been identified as Dr. Divyachetan of Chetana Maternity Centre, Dr. Harshit of Navi Diagnostic Centre, and Dr. Harish of Kushal Diagnostic Centre.
Police said Priyanka, a gynaecologist attached to a government hospital, is absconding and efforts are under way to trace her.
The case came to light after Karnataka Lokayukta Police recently conducted raids, during which illegal sex determination tests on minor pregnant girls were allegedly detected at two diagnostic centres in KR Pet town.
Following the raids, District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr. Mohan, Deputy Director of the Women and Child Development Department P.S. Asha, and District Child Protection Officer Rashmi inspected several diagnostic centres and filed cases at KR Pet Town and Rural police stations.
According to the allegations, Navi Diagnostic Centre conducted scans on 24 minor pregnant girls, including 19 cases in 2024 and five in 2025. Kushal Diagnostic Centre is accused of conducting scans on seven minor pregnant girls.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Kumar has directed taluk vigilance committees to inspect all 63 ultrasound scanning centres in the district and submit reports within 10 days.
Officials said the Tahsildar of each taluk has been appointed chairperson of the respective committee.
