President invokes Gandhi, Nehru, urges MPs to act as one in national interest
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President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of Parliament to advocate for national unity and the 'Viksit Bharat' initiative to achieve a developed India by 2047.
Background
President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 28, 2026. The speech focused on national security, social justice, and the Viksit Bharat initiative for 2047.
Facts for Prelims
- FactViksit Bharat initiative targets a 'developed India' by the year 2047
- BodyUniversity Grants Commission (UGC) regulates higher education equity in India
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of the President of India in fostering national unity and overseeing the progress of developmental goals like Viksit Bharat.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional oversight: Balancing the President's ceremonial role with the advocacy of national development goals
- Educational equity: Addressing the friction between UGC regulations and inclusive access to higher education
- Legislative cohesion: The significance of joint sittings in aligning parliamentary priorities with national security
Keywords: Viksit Bharat · National Security · Social Justice · Joint Sitting · Higher Education Equity
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