Address by the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Farewell Function
1.Honourable Members, I would like to acknowledge my deep gratitude and appreciation to Honourable Speaker and the Honourable Chairman, Rajya Sabha and Honourable Members of Parliament for organizing this farewell ceremony on the eve of my demitting office as the 13th President of the Republic of India.

Fellow citizens:
Dear Governors and Lt. Governors:
1.
It is indeed a very happy occasion for me to be present amidst you on the Sixth Foundation Day of this prestigious Institute as also its 3rdConvocation ceremony.
1.I am glad to be present amidst you today for the dedication of Shiv Nadar University to the nation and the presentation of the HCL Citizens Grant Award.
Vice Chancellors of Central Universities;
Today, Income Tax Appellate Tribunal completes 75 years of service to the nation through delivery of justice to the tax payers.
My Fellow Citizens:
Your Excellency President Francois Hollande,