New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the members of the Odisha Legislative Assembly at Bhubaneswar, highlighting the state's rich history and contributions to India's freedom struggle and nation-building, according to a press release by the President's Secretariat.

The President called for collective efforts to build a prosperous Odisha by 2036, contributing to India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. She urged MLAs to fulfill citizens' expectations, realising their dreams and bringing smiles to their faces

She praised Odisha's tradition of women's empowerment, noting the state's consistent representation of women in the Assembly.

The President felt nostalgic while addressing the members of t...