Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora stated that President Droupadi Murmu has articulated in her address the challenges faced in the past, and highlighted the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday criticised Congress leader Sonia Gandhi for her remarks pertaining to President Droupadi Murmu's address to the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament and said such remarks reflect poorly on the opposition party's leadership.
While reacting to President Murmu's address to the joint session of the Parliament, Sonia Gandhi told reporters, "The President was getting very tired by the end...She could hardly speak, poor thing."
The Rashtrapati Bhavan also clarified that President Droupadi Murmu was "not tired at any point", adding that President believes speaking up for the marginalized communities, for women and farmers can "never be tiring".
Bharatiya Janata Party has slammed Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for her remarks calling President Droupadi Murmu "poor thing". The ruling party at the Centre said that the remarks showed the "elitist, anti-poor and anti-tribal nature of the Congress."
Union Minister Chirag Paswan on Friday stated that the president's address laid the idea with which our country will work to move forward through policies in the coming years.
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Friday remarked that his perception of India differs significantly from that of President Droupadi Murmu, claiming that she avoids discussing the harsh realities of the country.
Serbian Ambassador to India, Sinisa Pavic said on Friday that it was interesting to hear about India's perspective, tendencies and intentions and said that Serbia looks forward towards a year of successful cooperation with India.
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted India's growth despite global instability, saying that the world has placed its trust in India's strength, policy, and intent.
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's reaction to President Droupadi Murmu's address to the Joint session of the Parliament on Friday stoked controversy. She said that the president "could hardly speak, poor thing."
Addressing a joint sitting of the Parliament in the Budget session, President Murmu said, "My government is working with Saturation Approach, so nobody is left in the journey of Vikshit Bharat... We have only one aim to become Viksit Bharat."