Prez Kovind in farewell speech asks parties to rise above partisan politics

Kovind emphasised the value of peace and harmony, saying people have a right to oppose and create pressure to pursue their goals, but their methods must be Gandhian.

Ram Nath Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind
Press Trust of India New Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : Jul 23 2022 | 7:22 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind Saturday asked political parties to rise above partisan politics in national interest and decide what is necessary for the welfare of people.

In his farewell address to parliamentarians at Parliament's Central Hall, Kovind emphasised the value of peace and harmony, saying people have a right to oppose and create pressure to pursue their goals, but their methods must be Gandhian.

His comments assume significance at a time when parliamentary proceedings have been frequently disrupted due to the Opposition's protests over a number of issues.

Kovind said he always considered himself as a part of the larger family, which included the members of parliament.

They may have differences at times like any family has, but they should work together for the larger interests of the country, he said.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla joined the ceremony to bid farewell to the outgoing President whose term ends on Sunday.

President-Elect Droupadi Murmu will take oath as the 15th President of India on Monday. She will be the first tribal person to occupy the country's highest constitutional post.

Kovind congratulated Murmu and said the country will benefit from her guidance.

He said he will always be grateful to the citizens of country for giving him the opportunity to serve as President.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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Topics :Ram Nath KovindPoliticsNATIONAL INTEREST

First Published: Jul 23 2022 | 7:22 PM IST

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