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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PM Modi congratulates Indian team on winning T20 WC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian Cricket Team for winning the trophy without losing any matches in the tournament.
In a video released on his official social media handles, Modi said "Indian cricket team won World Cup and also hearts of crores of Indians; no small achievement that it did not lose a single match."
CHAMPIONS!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 29, 2024
Our team brings the T20 World Cup home in STYLE!
We are proud of the Indian Cricket Team.
This match was HISTORIC. 🇮🇳 🏏 🏆 pic.twitter.com/HhaKGwwEDt
