President Murmu felicitated by AP govt on her maiden visit to AP

The way Murmu accepted the hardships in her life with a smile and moved forward with determination is an example for every woman in this country, he added.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on  4 Dec 2022 10:50 AM GMT
President Murmu felicitated by AP govt on her maiden visit to AP

Vijayawada: President Droupadi Murmu was accorded a grand welcome by Chief Minister Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy along with Governor Biswa Bhushan Harichandan and his Cabinet colleagues here on Sunday.

The Chief Minister and Governor presented her with the portraits of Sri Venkateswara Swamy. On her maiden visit to the state, the government felicitated Droupadi Murmu at a civic reception held at Mural Convention Centre in Poranki.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said it is great that a tribal woman has assumed the post of the President of India. Droupadi Murmu's noble life as a socialist, a democrat, a tireless worker for the downtrodden, and above all a great woman is a great example for everyone in this country, he said.

He also said that Droupadi Murmu will forever stand in the history of the country as a great example of how any person with constitutionally prescribed qualifications can reach any position in this country. The way Murmu accepted the hardships in her life with a smile and moved forward with determination is an example for every woman in this country, he added.

Highlighting the initiatives of the government for the welfare of women, the Chief Minister said they are already implementing many programs with the desire that every woman should achieve self-empowerment like the President and grow socially, politically, and economically. He also opined that people will draw inspiration from Murmu and make the best use of the programs offered by the government to bring more changes in their lives.

Union minister for tourism and culture G. Kishan Reddy, High Court Chief Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, and other dignitaries attended the event. Earlier, the Governor, Chief Minister, the Union minister, and chief secretary K.S Jawahar Reddy accorded a warm reception on her arrival at the Vijayawada airport at Gannavaram. She later proceeded to the Raj Bhavan in Vijayawada where the Governor hosted a banquet in her honour.

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