New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The motion of thanks has begun for President Droupadi Murmu's address in the Lok Sabha.

Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sarbananda Sonowal rose to initiate the debate.

He called the President's address "remarkable" and lauded the President for being the first tribal President of the country.

"I realise that when I am asked to move the motion on the President's address to the joint assembly of the parliament on January 28th, it is a matter of immense honour and privilege bestowed on me. The President's address has been remarkable. First in the new quarter of the year, setting the stage for the next 25 years," he stated.

Further emphasising the President's reputation, he called the address, "manif...