Politics
“Trickle-down theories do not address the legitimate aspirations of the poor. We must lift those at the bottom so that poverty is erased from the dictionary of modern India”-Pranab Mukherjee
Pranab Mukherjee was sworn in as the new President of India, yesterday, 25 July 2012. While assuming office as the 13th President of India, Mukherjee stressed on the importance to eliminate poverty from the dictionary of modern India.
In his first Presidential acceptance speech, Pranab said that there is no humiliation more abusive than hunger. He further added “Trickle-down theories do not address the legitimate aspirations of the poor. We must lift those at the bottom so that poverty is erased from the dictionary of modern India”.
“Our national mission must continue to be what it was when the generation of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, Rajendra Prasad, Ambedkarand Maulana Azad offered us a tryst with destiny: to eliminate the curse of poverty, and create such opportunities for the young that they can take our India forward by quantum leaps”, Pranab said.
On assuming office as the 13th President of India, Pranab Mukherjee said “I am deeply moved by the high honour you have accorded to me. Such honour exalts the occupant of this office, even as it demands that he rises above personal or partisan interests in the service of the national good”.
He further added that “The principal responsibility of this office is to function as the guardian of our Constitution. I will strive, as I said on oath, to preserve, protect and defend our Constitution not just in word but also in spirit”.
He concluded his speech saying that there is no greater reward for a public servant than to be elected the first citizen of our Republic
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