On the first day of the Parliament's budget session, senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi reacted to President Droupadi Murmu's address. In her comments, she labeled the President as a 'poor lady,' mocking her softly.
Initially, Sonia Gandhi did not directly respond to the media about the President's address. However, she and Rahul Gandhi were seen discussing the matter amongst themselves.
Later, Sonia Gandhi commented on the address, calling it full of 'false promises.' Rahul Gandhi described the speech as boring, to which Sonia Gandhi responded, 'Poor lady... the President seemed quite exhausted by the end.'
It is noteworthy that on the first day of the budget session, President Droupadi Murmu detailed the accomplishments of the Modi government in her address. She stated that India is on its way to becoming the world's third-largest economy soon. She discussed various government schemes and the transformations they might bring. She mentioned that loans and insurance have been made more accessible for all.
President Droupadi Murmu mentioned that the government is working in 'mission mode,' and the benefits are evident. There is significant foreign investment, which is providing job opportunities for the young generation. In her address, she also noted the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution and highlighted the completion of the rail project in Jammu and Kashmir as a major achievement.
