Dare to dream, can come true: Murmu in first address as President of India

The new President said sustainable development was crucial

Droupadi Murmu, who was sworn in as India’s 15th President, on Monday not only emphasised progress for everyone (sabka vikas), but also everyone’s duty (sabka kartavya) as her guiding principle. She spoke in Hindi. In her address that lasted a little over 18 minutes, Murmu reminded the nation of its duties on a day four Congress Members of Parliament were suspended from the Lok Sabha for repeatedly obstructing the House. She said education, especially for girls, would be her central focus as she understood the value of education more than anyone else as she began life from a small tribal