New Prez calls self ‘first servant’
Wants An End To Divisive Tendencies
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
New Delhi: Sworn in as the country’s first woman President with traditional pomp and grandeur, Pratibha Patil on Wednesday called for ending divisive tendencies like communalism and fighting terrorism.
Escorted by the horse-riding President’s bodyguards all along the short route from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Parliament, the 12th President exchanged seats with her immediate predecessor APJ Abdul Kalam at a function in the Central Hall. As she was sworn in, the Armed Forces greeted the moment with a 21-gun salute.
Administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan, Patil made it clear that she saw her elevation as an important step towards empowerment of women. “Empowerment of women is particularly important to me as I believe this leads to the empowerment of the nation,” she said addressing her audience.
Among those who attended Patil’s swearing-in were Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati, Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi, former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the President’s spouse Devi Singh. One interesting guest was Patil’s opponent in the bitterly fought presidential election, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.
Stressing that the people deserved “better governance, faster development and a life of peace and security”, the President sought to set a new agenda against divisive forces. “We must all stand united in the fight against such divisive and destructive tendencies as communalism, casteism, extremism and terrorism,” she said.
Conscious of history in the making with her ascent to the highest office of the land, Patil harked back to the role of fiery women in shaping the destiny of the country. “Among the many who led that battle against foreign rule were brave women like Rani Lakshmibai, Begum Hazrat Mahal and Kitturu Rani Chennamma,” she said.
Terming herself as the “Republic’s first servant”, Patil talked of the aspirations of people for a better quality of life and admired the fact that the country’s journey forward had taken place remaining within the “framework of a secular democracy”. She affirmed her determination to uphold the Constitution and stressed the primacy of constitutional methods for “achieving our social and economic objectives”.
Wants An End To Divisive Tendencies
TIMES NEWS NETWORK
New Delhi: Sworn in as the country’s first woman President with traditional pomp and grandeur, Pratibha Patil on Wednesday called for ending divisive tendencies like communalism and fighting terrorism.
Escorted by the horse-riding President’s bodyguards all along the short route from Rashtrapati Bhavan to Parliament, the 12th President exchanged seats with her immediate predecessor APJ Abdul Kalam at a function in the Central Hall. As she was sworn in, the Armed Forces greeted the moment with a 21-gun salute.
Administered the oath of office by Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan, Patil made it clear that she saw her elevation as an important step towards empowerment of women. “Empowerment of women is particularly important to me as I believe this leads to the empowerment of the nation,” she said addressing her audience.
Among those who attended Patil’s swearing-in were Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati, Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi, former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and the President’s spouse Devi Singh. One interesting guest was Patil’s opponent in the bitterly fought presidential election, Bhairon Singh Shekhawat.
Stressing that the people deserved “better governance, faster development and a life of peace and security”, the President sought to set a new agenda against divisive forces. “We must all stand united in the fight against such divisive and destructive tendencies as communalism, casteism, extremism and terrorism,” she said.
Conscious of history in the making with her ascent to the highest office of the land, Patil harked back to the role of fiery women in shaping the destiny of the country. “Among the many who led that battle against foreign rule were brave women like Rani Lakshmibai, Begum Hazrat Mahal and Kitturu Rani Chennamma,” she said.
Terming herself as the “Republic’s first servant”, Patil talked of the aspirations of people for a better quality of life and admired the fact that the country’s journey forward had taken place remaining within the “framework of a secular democracy”. She affirmed her determination to uphold the Constitution and stressed the primacy of constitutional methods for “achieving our social and economic objectives”.
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