President Oath: President Draupadi Murmu's first speech lasted 18 minutes, know its 10 big things

Draupadi Murmu has been sworn in as the 15th President of the country. His first address lasted 18 minutes after taking oath in the Central Hall of Parliament on Monday morning. In this, he mentioned the poor to the youth and women. Throwing light on the journey of development from history to independent India. She said, 'For me, the interest of the youth and women of the country will be paramount.'

1. Poor can dream and fulfill them: I belong to a tribal society, and I have got the opportunity from Ward Counselor to become President of India. This is the greatness of India, the mother of democracy. It is the power of our democracy that a daughter born in a poor house, a daughter born in a remote tribal area, can reach the highest constitutional post of India. Reaching the post of President is not my achievement, it is the achievement of every poor in India. My election is proof that the poor in India can dream and make them come true.

2. Inspired by the sacrifice of Birsa Munda: Reaching the post of President is not my achievement. This is the achievement of every poor in India. I am also the first President of the country who was born in independent India. From the Santhal revolution, Paika revolution to Kol revolution and Bhil revolution, the tribal contribution to the freedom struggle was further strengthened. We were inspired by the sacrifice of 'Dharti Aaba' Lord Birsa Munda Ji for social upliftment and patriotism.

3. Describing India's achievements: Just a few days ago, India has made a record by injecting 200 crore doses of the corona vaccine. The restraint, courage, and cooperation shown by the people of India in this entire battle is a symbol of our growing strength and sensitivity as a society.

4. I felt the water, forest, and water bodies: I was born in the tribal tradition which has carried on living in harmony with nature for thousands of years. I have realized the importance of forests and water bodies in my life. We take necessary resources from nature and serve nature with equal reverence.

5. Remembered my tenure as a teacher: Decades ago I had the opportunity to work as a teacher at Sri Aurobindo Integral School in Rairangpur. A few days later, the 150th birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo will be celebrated. Sri Aurobindo's ideas about education continue to inspire me.

6. Our country is full of diversities: In 75 years as a parliamentary democracy, India has carried forward the resolve of progress through participation and consensus. In our country full of diversities, we are active in building 'Ek Bharat - Shreshtha Bharat' by adopting many languages, religions, sects, food habits, lifestyles, and customs.

7. Our work to fulfill the dreams of freedom fighters: We have to work at a fast pace in this Amritkal to fulfill the expectations that our freedom fighters had made from us citizens of independent India. In these 25 years, the path to the accomplishment of Amritkal will proceed on two tracks – everyone's effort and everyone's duty. It is a matter of great satisfaction to me that those who have been deprived for centuries, who have been away from the benefits of development, those poor, downtrodden, backward, and tribals are seeing their reflection in me.

8. The interests of women and youth will be paramount: Today, I assure all the countrymen, especially the youth of India and the women of India, that while working on this post, their interests will be paramount for me. In this election of mine, the courage of today's youth of India to walk on new paths out of old ruts is also included. Today I feel proud to lead such a progressive India.

9. Mentioned the heroes: Countless freedom fighters like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Nehru Ji, Sardar Patel, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, Rajguru, Chandrashekhar Azad had taught us to keep the self-respect of the nation paramount. Many heroines like Rani Lakshmibai, Rani Velu Nachiyar, Rani Gaidinlu, and Rani Chennamma had given new heights to the role of women's power in national defense and nation building.

10. I will have full support for the youth: The kind of capability that India has shown in facing the global crisis of the Corona pandemic, has increased India's reputation all over the world. I want to tell the youth of our country that you are not only building your future but also laying the foundation of future India. As the President of the country, I will always have your full cooperation. I want all our sisters and daughters to be empowered more and more and continue to increase their contribution in every field of the country.

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