Bhubaneswar, Nov. 27 -- The Odisha Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed a historic and emotional moment as President Droupadi Murmu addressed the House for the first time in her tenure as the President of India.

Calling it a 'truly special' occasion, she said her political career began in this very Assembly and credited the House for shaping her journey to the highest constitutional office of the country.

Expressing deep gratitude, President Murmu said, "Whatever I am today, the credit goes to this House. I am delighted to be present here. I have addressed many state legislatures before, but addressing the Odisha Assembly is unique."

She added that without the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, she would not have reached where sh...