New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Friday remarked that his perception of India differs significantly from that of President Droupadi Murmu, claiming that she avoids discussing the harsh realities of the country.

"I think the President of India and I live in two different countries. The President's view of the country she governs over and the country I live in seems to have stark differences. The President seems to celebrate success which I don't deny is there but glossed over the harsh realities of daily life in India," he said.

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal echoed his party MP's views saying, "The President was made to deliver a political speech. Nothing is new. Everything is only complete lie and jumla."...