NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said that the "third term of the current administration is operating at three times the speed of previous governments," while addressing a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, marking the beginning of the 2025 Budget session. "The third term of the government is witnessing work at thrice the speed of previous administrations. The government has taken big decisions on issues such as Waqf boards and One Nation, One Election," President Murmu said.
"Under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, the government decided to provide health insurance to six crore citizens aged 70 years and above. The government has placed special focus on education of youth and creating new employment opportunities for them," she added. Prior to her address, President Murmu offered condolences for former prime minister Manmohan Singh 's recent passing.
"A few days earlier we lost former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He served the nation as prime minister for ten years and was also a part of the parliament for a long time. I pay respect to Dr.
Singh," she said. "Today the country is witnessing big decisions being taken in a swift manner. In these decisions, women, youths, middle class and farmers are getting primary attention," she added.
The President also offered tributes to those who died at the Maha Kumbh, stating that, "The historic Maha Kumbh is also going on in the country. Mahakumbh is a festival of India's cultural identity and social enlightment. Cror.