Parliament a place for debate and discussion, not disruption or obstruction, says President Pranab Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday addressed the joint session of both Houses of Parliament on the first day of the Budget Session.

By Deepak Nagpal | Last Updated: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 - 14:19

New Delhi: The Budget Session of Parliament began on Tuesday with President Pranab Mukherjee's address to the joint session of both Houses.

President Pranab Mukherjee's address to Parliament: Five key takeaways

5 biz takeaways from Prez Pranab Mukherjee's address

23 February 2016, 14:19 PM

JNU and Rohith Vemula suicide issues will be discussed in Lok Sabha on February 25 after the Rail Budget - ANI

23 February 2016, 13:07 PM

BSP has given proposal to move adjournment motion in Rohith Vemula suicide case, says party chief Mayawati.

23 February 2016, 12:13 PM

President concludes his address to the Parliament.

23 February 2016, 12:13 PM

Let us embrace those ideals as we stake our claim on the future - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:13 PM

In the words of Netaji, “Nationalism is inspired by the highest ideals of the human race, Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram” - President

23 February 2016, 12:12 PM

We owe a great debt to our freedom fighters. It is time to repay that debt, by building the country that freedom fighters envisioned - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:11 PM

Let us all collectively endeavour to build a flourishing and prosperous India - President

23 February 2016, 12:10 PM

I urge all members of Parliament to discharge their duties with mutual accommodation and co-operation - President 

23 February 2016, 12:10 PM

Government will constantly strive for smooth and constructive conduct of Parliamentary business - President Pranab

23 February 2016, 12:10 PM

Parliament reflects the supreme will of people. Democratic temper calls for debate and discussion and not disruption or obstruction - President

23 February 2016, 12:10 PM

Sabka Vikas means that backward sections of society are equally valued and are genuine stakeholders in the country’s progress - President

23 February 2016, 12:09 PM

We must ensure that the poor and deprived are truly empowered to take advantage of opportunities to improve their lives - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:09 PM

My government is focused on Sabka Vikas, beyond just the economic advancements that dominate headlines - President Pranab

23 February 2016, 12:08 PM

Government played a proactive role in addressing climate change by launching International Solar Alliance - President

23 February 2016, 12:07 PM

My government has fulfilled its commitment to implement four decades old demand of One Rank One Pension - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:06 PM

My govt believes in a prosperous future for our neighbourhood - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:05 PM

Terrorism a global threat, strong counter-terrorism measures necessary worldwide to eradicate it completely - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:05 PM

We reached out to the world, both on land and sea - President 

23 February 2016, 12:05 PM

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam: the world is one family. My government is committed to this principle - President

23 February 2016, 12:01 PM

My government has continued to pursue a bold and proactive foreign policy - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:01 PM

Working to ensure that our Armed Forces will be equipped with the most capable and sophisticated armaments in the world - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 12:01 PM

Defence procurement procedure has been streamlined with a focus on indigenously designed, developed and manufactured weapon systems - President

23 February 2016, 11:59 AM

Let me congratulate the security forces in successfully foiling the attack at the Pathankot airbase - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:56 AM

India a haven of stability in an increasingly turbulent global economy - President

23 February 2016, 11:56 AM

Govt launched Gold Monetization Scheme and Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme in November 2015 to ensure productive utilization of idle assets - President

23 February 2016, 11:55 AM

Government's concerted efforts to tackle menace of black money have started yielding results - President Pranab

23 February 2016, 11:55 AM

GDP growth has increased making India the world’s fastest growing economy among large economies. Inflation, fiscal deficit and current account deficit have decreased. India recorded highest ever foreign exchange reserves in 2015 - President

23 February 2016, 11:55 AM

Varanasi and Jaipur have been declared as the first two Indian cities to be part of the UNESCO Creative Cities network - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:54 AM

Building upon the success over the past year, my government's endeavour is to scale new heights in space - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:54 AM

The country recorded the highest ever software exports during 2015 - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:54 AM

23 February 2016, 11:53 AM

Domestic air passenger traffic has registered a substantial growth during the year - President

23 February 2016, 11:53 AM

My government is also working on a new Civil Aviation Policy with thrust on connectivity to small cities - President Pranab

23 February 2016, 11:47 AM

My government has revived a majority of the 73 stalled road projects, completed construction of 7,200 km of highways - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:47 AM

By March 2019, under PMGSY, one lakh seventy eight thousand rural habitations will be connected with all weather roads - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:44 AM

My government has initiated several ambitious measures for improving sanitation standards at Railway Stations and in trains - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:42 AM

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23 February 2016, 11:38 AM

People's participation in policy making using "mygov" website has now taken firm roots - President Mukherjee

23 February 2016, 11:36 AM

My government has taken measures to eliminate the scope for corruption - President

23 February 2016, 11:36 AM

As part of the Namami Gange Programme, my government is implementing several projects in all 118 cities and complete sanitation solutions for 1,649 gram panchayats, on the banks of the holy Ganga - President

23 February 2016, 11:37 AM

Govt has been unsparing in punishing those found guilty of corruption - President

23 February 2016, 11:35 AM

My government firmly believes economic development and environmental protection can co-exist - President Pranab

23 February 2016, 11:34 AM

My government has launched the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan. During last year, 342 camps were conducted, aids and assistive devices distributed to over 1.7 lakh persons with disabilities - President

23 February 2016, 11:33 AM

Strong focus on holistic healthcare, strengthening Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Sowa-Rigpa, and Homoeopathy - President

23 February 2016, 11:33 AM

Happy to inform we have successfully eliminated Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus well before global targeted timeline of December 2015 - President

23 February 2016, 11:32 AM

'Make in India' initiative has achieved 39% increase in FDI inflow despite adverse global investment climate - President

23 February 2016, 11:30 AM

23 February 2016, 11:20 AM

Rural development is one of our top priorities - President Pranab

23 February 2016, 11:19 AM

Food security cover has doubled since 2015 - President Pranab Mukherjee