The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, addressed the members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly at Bhubaneswar. The President felt nostalgic while addressing the members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly. She said that after many years, old memories of this place had re-surfaced. As a legislator, she had asked questions and as a minister, she had answered legislators’ questions in this house.
The President said that Odisha played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle and nation-building. This land had witnessed the transformation of Chandashoka into Dharmashok. She added that tribal communities of Odisha have set an example for the country by fighting against foreign rule.
The President underlined that there is an ancient tradition of women’s empowerment in Odisha. She said that it is a matter of pride that the Odisha Legislative Assembly has a long history of women’s representation. Before and after independence, there has been no Legislative Assembly in Odisha without women’s representation. She stated that women from Odisha have made the country proud by achieving success in various fields.
The President noted that the Odisha Legislative Assembly has passed numerous public welfare laws. She was happy to note that the 17th Legislative Assembly has held many productive meetings in a very short period. She pointed out that this Assembly has a healthy tradition of dialogue.
