My temple has been the Parliament: Prez Mukherjee's final address

July 24, 2017 19:46

Pranab Mukherjee delivers a powerful address to the nation -- his final one as the President of India. On July 25, President Pranab Mukherjee's term as President will come to an end as Ram Nath Kovind is sworn in.

A day before he demits office, Pranab Mukherjee addresses the nation. Here are highlights:

>> For the past 50 years of my public life, my secret text has been the constitution of India

>> My temple has been the Parliament of India, my passion has been the service of the people

>> I have received much more from the country than I have given; for that, I will remain ever indebted to people of India

>> The soul of India resides in pluralism and tolerance

>> The multiplicity in culture, faith and language is what makes India special

>> We derive our strength from tolerance; it has been part of our collective consciousness for centuries

>> There are divergent strands in public discourse; we may argue, we may agree or we may not agree. But we cannot deny the essential prevalence of multiplicity of opinion

>> We must free our public discourse from all forms of violence, physical as well as verbal

>> Only a non-violent society can ensure the participation of all sections of the people in the democratic process

>> Creative thinking, innovation and scientific temper have to be promoted in our institutions of higher learning

>> For development to be real, the poorest of the land must feel that they are a part of the nations narrative

>> Eradication of poverty would provide a strong boost to happiness

>> Social inclusion would ensure access to the fruits of progress to all

>> During my five years in Rashtrapati Bhavan, we tried to build a humane and happy township

>> When I speak to you tomorrow, it will be as a citizen a pilgrim like all of you in Indias onward march towards glory

>> How successful I was in discharging my responsibilities will be judged, over time, by the critical lens of history

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