New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- President Droupadi Murmu addressed the joint sitting of Parliament, outlining the government's achievements over the past decade and presenting a comprehensive vision for building Viksit Bharat by 2047. She said the country has entered the second phase of the 21st century with a stronger economic and social foundation, marked by rapid development, reforms and renewed national confidence.

In her address, the President recalled key national milestones, including 150 years of Vande Mataram, tributes to Guru Tegh Bahadur, Birsa Munda, Sardar Patel and Bhupen Hazarika, and said these commemorations inspire the younger generation. She emphasised social justice, noting that 25 crore people have come out of poverty in the l...