Today, President Droupadi Murmu addressed a civic reception hosted by the Government of Puducherry. President Droupadi Murmu said, “I was looking forward to my first visit to Puducherry since assuming the office of the President of India. I feel extremely delighted to be here. I shall cherish the warm welcome extended to me by the people of Puducherry. It is very interesting to note that Puducherry has attracted different people for very different reasons in different phases of history. Puducherry’s spiritual aspect makes it one of the most important centres of promoting Yoga.”
President Murmu said, “Despite living in a French enclave, the residents of Puducherry were equally active in the freedom struggle. Puducherry has been home to great writers and freedom fighters. Here in Puducherry, we see a blending of diverse cultural streams. You have carried forward a vibrant cultural tradition which celebrates the Indian ethos of unity in diversity.”
President Murmu further said, “It is commendable that Puducherry has one of highest literacy rates in the country. I must praise the residents of Puducherry for their truly modern and sensitive approach to development and progress. Puducherry is a wonderful destination for what may be described as spiritual tourism. Spiritual tourism is fast becoming a global trend. It has the potential to provide a strong boost to socio-economic development of this region.”
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