My Govt is committed to fair investigation of paper leaks: President Murmu during joint address in Parliament

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, extending congratulations to all newly-elected MPs. In her speech, she emphasized the importance of their role in serving the nation and upholding democratic values. President Murmu highlighted the need for unity and collective efforts towards national progress.

My Govt is committed to fair investigation of the paper leaks

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu says, "It is a continuous effort of the Government to ensure that the youth of the country gets adequate opportunity to display their talent...My government is committed to a fair investigation of the recent incidents of paper leaks as well as… pic.twitter.com/fJpnBONP0c

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024

Poor, youth, women and farmers of the country by my Govt

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu addresses a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, she says "It is possible to build a developed India only when the poor, youth, women and farmers of the country are empowered. Therefore they are being given top priority by my government.… pic.twitter.com/OzH98rcinR

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My Govt provided Rs 3.20 lakh crores to farmers of the country

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu addresses a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, she says "My Govt has provided Rs 3.20 lakh crores to the farmers of the country under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Since the beginning of the new term of my government, an amount of more than Rs… pic.twitter.com/EMNGRjXV1z

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#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu addresses a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, she says "A stable government with a complete majority has been formed in the country after six decades. People have shown trust in this Govt for the third time. People are aware that only… pic.twitter.com/kpt5OzM0Vx

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#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu addresses a joint session of both Houses of Parliament.

She says, "On behalf of crores of countrymen, I would like to express gratitude Election Commission of India. This was the biggest election in the world...Decades-long records of voting… pic.twitter.com/y9FivjKybK

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President Droupadi Murmu addresses a joint session of both Houses of Parliament, congratulates all newly-elected MPs. pic.twitter.com/DSssnV8C62

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu departed from Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament building to deliver her inaugural address to the 18th Lok Sabha.

#WATCH | President Droupadi Murmu leaves from the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the Parliament building.

She will address a joint session of both Houses shortly. pic.twitter.com/iTRi1Txk3h

— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu will address a joint sitting of Parliament on Thursday morning. This will be her inaugural address to the 18th Lok Sabha, where she is expected to outline the priorities of the newly-elected government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

AAP to boycott President's address over Kejriwal's arrest

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has opted to boycott President Droupadi Murmu's address to protest the recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak stated, "The way they have arrested Kejriwal ji yesterday...we will not only boycott the address, but also protest." Kejriwal was taken into three-day custody by the CBI in connection with a corruption case linked to the Delhi excise policy and is currently in Tihar jail following an earlier arrest by the ED in a money laundering case on March 21.

राष्ट्रपति के अभिभाषण का बहिष्कार करेगी AAP

आज हम @ArvindKejriwal जी की गिरफ्तारी के खिलाफ राज्यसभा में प्रदर्शन करेंगे और राष्ट्रपति के अभिभाषण का बहिष्कार करेंगे।

इस देश में संविधान सर्वोच्च है और जब न्याय के नाम पर तानाशाही की जाती है, तो आवाज उठाना जरूरी है।… pic.twitter.com/P8cJC2PRcx

— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 27, 2024

Deputy Speaker post sparks controversy

Meanwhile, the appointment of the Deputy Speaker has become a contentious issue between the ruling alliance and the Opposition. The INDIA bloc argues that by convention, the Deputy Speaker's post should go to the Opposition. However, the BJP has declined to commit to this tradition. Speculation suggests the role may be offered to a coalition partner within the ruling NDA, with the Telugu Desam Party indicating lack of interest in the position.n the role.