Droupadi Murmu

PM Murmu, in her speech, said that across the globe, India has trusteeship of the sobriquet 'Mother of Democracy.' She says, "Today, from every part of the world, we are called 'Mother of Democracy'. The people of India have always shown full faith in democracy and electoral institutions."

It is stated in one of the pleas, moved by Supreme Court advocate Alakh Alok Srivastava, that by raising the pro-Palestine slogan 'Jai Palestine' in the Indian Parliament publicly, Owaisi has demonstrated open allegiance to a foreign nation. Under Article 102(d) of the Indian Constitution, Srivastava has said: "any person who acknowledges the allegiance to a foreign state due to any reason shall be disqualified from either House of Parliament"; therefore, the latter must be disqualified with an immediate effect.

Modi, marking his third term as Prime Minister, led a 72-member Union Council of Ministers, emphasizing the blend of continuity, youth, and experience, while also acknowledging the contributions of partners within the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government.

The solemn occasion saw the families of the recipients graciously accepting the awards on their behalf. P V Prabhakar Rao, the son of former Prime Minister Rao, stood proudly as he received the prestigious accolade from the President. Similarly, Jayant Chaudhary, grandson of Chaudhary Charan Singh and the president of the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD), humbly accepted the honor on behalf of his grandfather.

Justice Gangopadhyay has been presiding over significant cases in the state, including the cash-for-school job case.

President Murmu emphasized the National Education Policy's focus on instruction in mother tongue and Indian languages. Notably, subjects such as engineering, medicine, and law are now taught in Indian languages.

The National Voters’ Day event, observed on January 25, marks the establishment day of the Election Commission, established on January 25, 1950, a day before India became a republic.

The Prime Minister described his visit to Ayodhya as a pilgrim, expressing overwhelming emotions upon witnessing the historic confluence of faith and history.