President Murmu outlines government’s vision for social justice in Parliament

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint session of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session 202627 outlining the Union governments vision for social justice inclusive growth and a developed IndiaThe President delivered her address to members of both Houses assembled together in the Lok Sabha Chamber on the opening day of the Seventh Session of the 18th Lok Sabha and the 270th Session of the Rajya SabhaIn her address President Murmu said she was delighted to address Parliament recalling that the previous year was memorable for celebrating Indias rapid progress and rich heritageShe noted that 150 years of Vande Mataram were celebrated across the country with citizens paying tribute to Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeThe country celebrated the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bhadur Ji During the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda the entire country paid him tribute and remembered his tribute to the tribal community The events related to the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel further strengthened the sense of Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat The entire country became witness to how Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarikas birth anniversary celebrations of filled the country with music and a sense of unity When the country remembers the contribution of its ancestors the new generation gets inspiration which further speeds up our journey towards Viksit Bharat she saidFocusing on social justice the President underlined that Babasaheb Ambedkar consistently emphasised equality and social justice values enshrined in the ConstitutionEvery citizen of the country should get their full rights without any discrimination My Government is committed to true social justice she saidAs a result she noted nearly 25 crore people have come out of poverty in the last decade with efforts to empower the poor being accelerated further in the governments third termMy Government is working for Dalits the backwards tribal community and everyone with complete sensitivenss The vision of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas is becoming a positive impact on the lives of every citizen At the beginning of 2014 social security schemes reached just 25 crore citizens With the efforts of the Govt about 95 crore Indians have access to social security schemes now she addedThe President also highlighted the new act VBG RAM G that thas replace the MNREGAAs she praised the provisions of the act the Treasury benches thumped the tables in appreciation while opposition MPs stood and protested and demanded that the law be withdrawnFor employment and development in rural areas Viksit BharatG RAM G law has been formed With this new reform there will be 125 days of employment guarantees in villages the PresidentPresident Murmu also said that with 2026 India has entered the second stage of the 21st century and the achievements of the last 25 years have laid a strong foundation across sectors calling this year a crucial base of the journey towards Viksit BharatEarlier the President received a Guard of Honour on her arrival at Parliament of IndiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge were present during the addressThe Budget Session will span 30 sittings over 65 days concluding on April 2 with a recess from February 13 to March 9 for scrutiny of Demands for Grants by Standing Committees This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever