India, Nov. 27 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday addressed the Odisha Legislative Assembly, calling her return to the House where she once served as an MLA "a homecoming" and an emotional full-circle moment in her political journey.

"I had begun my public life from this august House. This House taught me many things. I have reached the highest constitutional post in India due to the teachings of this House and the blessings of the people of Odisha," said Murmu, addressing the Assembly for the first time since becoming President.

"Addressing the Odisha Assembly is like a homecoming for me," she said, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to speak again in the House after many years.

Murmu, the first sitting President to address...