Homecoming, says Prez at Odisha House

THE Odisha Vidhan Sabha witnessed a historic moment on Thursday with President Droupadi Murmu becoming the first head of the nation to address the Assembly session.

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Describing the occasion as a homecoming for her, Murmu said, “Iam gripped by nostalgia while addressing the members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly as old memories of this place have resurfaced. Asa legislator, I had asked questions and asa minister had answered their questions in this very House.” President Murmu got emotional as she reflected on her journey from a poor family inaremote tribal village of the state to the highest office of the country. “Where I have reached today could not have been possible without the love of the people and blessings of Lord Jagannath,” she said. She also recalled her association with many of the leaders present in the House.